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Yen Wo Society Building

The building at 1713 Government Street in Victoria, British Columbia, is a significant heritage site known as the Yen Wo Society Building. Constructed in 1912 by architect Leonard W. Hargreaves, it was designed to house the Yen Wo Society, a Hakka Chinese community organization. The building is notable for its cultural and historical importance, particularly for the Tam Kung Temple located on its upper floor.

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1713 Government St, Victoria, BC, CA, V8W 1Z4
Cultural Significance