Being a sentimental fool, I love historical places. I have admired this home since I moved to Vancouver in 1985. It was located on Evergreen Blvd., just across the street from The Academy which Mother Joseph built and ran. I am not sure many people walking or driving by noticed this older beautiful home because The Academy overshadowed it. Perhaps, pioneers to Vancouver appreciated its beauty in its heyday. . . recently it was just another rental with a historic plaque on the front of the house.
In 2008, it had to be moved to make room for a modern building expansion which will include a new library. (Four other houses and a car dealership will be razed.) Up for sale, the wonderful WOOD family saw the historical value of such a home and decided to purchase, restore and make it their personal home.
Below are a couple other views of this house.
From the west. . .
From the front across the street.
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