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A picture of Graham and his two brothers, Jack and Eric, in cowboy hats recalls a time when the property was a riding academy. Park & Tilford Gardens is a unique representation of built, cultural and landscape heritage that continues to evolve today. It is a story of extraordinary vision and is a legacy unlike any other on the North Shore. It was exciting to see the process play out, but heritage advocates always have mixed feelings when an old-timer leaves town. They prefer to see them stay in place and, when that’s not possible, have them moved elsewhere in the same community, Clay said.
Back when this Tudor Revival-style home was built in 1912, it only cost $8,000 to construct. It was originally built for a barrister and his family and was later purchased by a physician. Although they’re rare in Vancouver, this example of Spanish Colonial Revival architecture is positively charming. Its stucco exterior, arched windows and doorways, and wrought iron gateways are all part of its original design, but it was painted salmon in the ’90s.
Much of the house was gone by July 2021
The building was first used as the Bank of Commerce, which is part of why it looks so stately in its Georgian Revival style. Now it’s a heritage apartment, complete with touch-ups in 1980 from architect Richard Henrique. Built sometime around 1911, Hycroft Manor is an absolutely gorgeous Shaughnessy estate despite its intimidating grey facade. The front features six huge neo-classical pillars before a stone doorway with a terrace overhead.
But in 2020, Cascadia Green Developments purchased the lots with plans to redevelop them into a mixed-use commercial/residential project. 6 Post and Beam homes for sale on the North Shore that are worth checking out. The City's Heritage Advisory Commission provides advice to Council on heritage issues, including implementation of public education and awareness activities.
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He was a lawyer and a liquor magnate, but future occupants included a lieutenant-governor, an industrialist horseman, and the Order of the Convent of our Lady of the Cenacle. Although the Galbraith family started living there in 1884, this four-story Queen Anne Revival heritage home was built in 1892. The family became successful in business over the years, running Galbraith and Sons Sash and Door Company and a lumber mill. To this day, the home is gorgeous, featuring a square tower corner and wraparound veranda, among other lovely finishing touches.
The above protections are registered or noted on the property title, and generally require property owner consent. Council may consider legal protection for heritage buildings or features without owner consent, but this is not common practice and would involve compensation in accordance with the Local Government Act. City staff are available to assist owners with questions about their heritage building, conservation and rehabilitation techniques, and development options for their property.
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During the beginning of the trial in the case last month, heritage consultant Donald Luxton described showing up to the site in July 2021 for the first time in a year and finding much of the house gone. A portion of that was caused by natural deterioration, he said, noting water had seeped into the wooden structure that had then been allowed to sit unheated for a long period of time. No reinforcement had been used in building the concrete portions of the house, he added. The house exemplified many elements of West Coast Modern architecture developed after the Second World War, including integration of the building into its natural environment and use of natural light.
The protection usually applies to the exterior of a property, but may also include interior features. Any changes to designated property requires a Heritage Alteration Permit , unless otherwise stated in the designation bylaw. Provincial legislation enables the City to legally protect heritage properties through any one of the following. Please visit the Heritage Awards page for more information on these awards and to download nomination forms. To encourage heritage conservation, incentives are provided through the following. Public Spaces & VenuesBook a public space or facility for your next event.
Moving forward, the City will evolve its heritage program to include and recognize the diverse social fabric and rich cultural histories of Indigenous Peoples as the First Peoples of the land. If you see something you like and are ready to discuss next steps, get in touch with a trusted heritage REALTOR® today. We’ll help put you in the Vancouver heritage house you’ve always wanted. Sign up for our email newsletters to receive our monthly real estate market reports, our curated MLS® Listings spotlight, & for exclusive insights and priority updates on North Shore Presales. Crews would then jack it up, move the house onto a trailer and move it by road or barge, depending on the new location. The home is included in the City of North Vancouver's heritage register under class B, which means owners are encouraged but not required to retain a home's distinctive exterior features.
Below is our curated list of Heritage and Character homes for sale on the MLS® across the North Shore. It may be a townhouse complex now, but this Mission Revival-style building used to be the Girls Industrial School, a detention home with a dark history. After the school transferred to Burnaby, the building was used as office space by the provincial government before being turned into townhouses.
Heritage designation is a recognized method to identify, acknowledge, record, and provide long-term protection for local heritage that has a particular value to the community. Designation is a formal process that requires a public hearing and adoption of a bylaw by Council. A fundamental component of the heritage program is the Heritage Register – a list of heritage resources identified based on heritage value. Heritage value may be assessed by considering the significance of the property’s architecture, cultural meaning, historical associations, and the extent of exterior alterations over the years.
All sorts have used this space over its lifetime, including Benedictine monks and SFU frat bros. Fortunately, they all respected its original structure, so it retains its heritage status. Get your cameras out and your walking shoes on if you’re ready to see some amazing works of architecture and history up close. Just make sure you’re not hanging around too long, or the owners might think you’re up to something. Metro Vancouver is dotted with incredible heritage homes that will transport you to another time — or maybe just give you something nice to admire on a stroll. There are five Tudor Revival style homes in the City of North Vancouver as identified by the CNV’s Heritage Register with four of these homes located on Grand Boulevard.
Check out this one of kind custom built home by renowned architect Ron Thom that was just listed for sale. The City’s ongoing commitment to reconciliation will involve accountability and changes to the heritage program through a range of actions to identify, acknowledge, and support Indigenous cultural histories. The City takes part in the North Shore Heritage Week and other heritage-related events, often partnering with other North Shore municipalities and North Shore Heritage . NSH is a non-profit society representing heritage homeowners and supporters on the North Shore, with a mandate to advocate for the conservation of heritage resources. The City provides metal plaques upon request from heritage property owners.
The new owner of the Cook residence has been eager to know more about its heritage value and the history of its previous inhabitants. Both the Cook and Schiplo homes were lived in by the families of labourers who worked in the shipyards on the North Vancouver waterfront. Heritage buildings have a character and charm that results from a combination of historic materials and finishes, uniquely crafted design features and architectural elements of the period – all of which are difficult to replicate today. And, for these special attributes to survive, heritage buildings require regular maintenance. Sunshine yellow and well-decorated, this house built in 1899 became a B&B. Triple columns on the front porch compliment the box-style build, and the wooden windows are original.
The 1,800-square-foot home has been at 336 East 9th Street in North Vancouver since 1908, when it was built for a butcher's family, and features a full-width veranda with square columns and open balustrades. A piece of real estate history on the North Shore could be yours if you've got the land and about $100,000. Four townhomes and two detached coach houses in craftsman style sit at the quaint Lodge on Willow and West 23rd Street.
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