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A historical marker commemorates an event or person of historical interest at a specific location.

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George Alexander Burrows Historical Marker Vancouver

George Alexander Burrows Historical Marker, Vancouver, BC

George Burrows was a competitive swimmer. In the 1920s, he attended the University of British Columbia and became the provincial 200-yard freestyle champion. He was selected to represent Canada in the 1932 Summer Olympics. He competed in the 400-meter and 1500-meter freestyle events but didn’t pass the first round. He competed in the 4 x 200-meter…

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