The Fairacres Steam Plant is another key piece of Burnaby’s industrial heritage. This two-story building, designed by architect R. Mackay Fripp, played an integral role in the region’s industrialization. Recognized as a heritage site in 1992, the steam plant is a rare example of early power generation facilities that supported the growing city. Today, it stands as a significant monument to Burnaby’s industrial past, offering valuable insight into the early development of the city’s infrastructure.
– House Number: 6344
– Architect: R. Mackay Fripp
– Building: yes
– Number of Floors: 2
– Description: Heritage designation recognized in 1992
– Historic Significance: building
– Name: Fairacres Steam Plant
– Source: https://www.historicplaces.ca/en/rep-reg/place-lieu.aspx?id=16862
– Start Date: 1908
– Street: Deer Lake Avenue
– City: Burnaby