The Surrey Historical Society awarded former MP John Aldag with a certificate of appreciation Feb. 8.
The SHS thanked Aldag for his support in helping the group do some of the heavy lifting in relocating and restoring the 130-year-old Anniedale School.
鈥淚t wouldn鈥檛 have happened if this gentleman wouldn鈥檛 have gotten involved with it,鈥� said SHS president Michael Gibbs.
The school, along with the 1881 Surrey Municipal Hall, were recently opened to the SHS for a brief tour.
Gibbs said both buildings have been fully restored and will be open to the public soon. He noted there is no set date for a grand opening yet, but he thinks it may happen in the spring.
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Gibbs added that Aldag also helped the SHS bring attention to the Henry Houston Scott story. He said Aldag even spoke about it in Ottawa.
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鈥淚 don鈥檛 know in our history if the ever had anything discussed in the House of Commons before.鈥�
Aldag thanked the SHS and said he was happy to help out with any future heritage projects.
Surrey Historical Society today presented a Certificate of Recognition to . Former MP John Aldag's support enabled the transporting and restoration of the 127-year-old Historic Anniedale School to the Museum Surrey heritage campus in
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鈥淏ecause of my background, heritage is something that I care very passionately about,鈥� Aldag said. 鈥淚 didn鈥檛 do public service for the recognition. For me it was just about trying to make the community better.鈥�
Aldag said he is going to remain 鈥渧ery involved鈥� in heritage initiatives.
鈥淲e cannot, as heritage proponents, let our guard down. The work is not done,鈥� he said. 鈥淲e are still losing way too much of our built heritage on a daily, weekly, and annual basis in this country. Communities like Surrey are developing so quickly, there are gems of architectural significance, houses and buildings, that are being torn down.鈥�
Gibbs said he hopes Aldag can also help the SHS in their next quest to have the New Westminster Bridge, built in 1904, designated as a national historic site.
鈥淭hat bridge was fundamental to the developmental history of Surrey and the Lower Mainland,鈥� Gibbs said. 鈥淚 believe it鈥檚 also one of the longest continually used bridges in Canada. It鈥檚 an amazing piece of architecture.鈥�
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