In 2014 VHF is celebrating the individual stories of Vancouver’s heritage homes. From lumber mills, to early RCMP,
to inter-war optimism, the homes on this year’s tour embody the unique stories of the people who created our
city.
Vancouver Heritage Foundation’s 2014 Heritage House Tour
Sunday, June 1st
10am – 5pm
Tickets: $40 (not including taxes and postage) To purchase tickets for VHF’s Heritage House Tour visit –
www.vancouverheritagefoundation.org or call 604 264 9642
Visit three Storybook homes, an architectural style made popular starting in the late 1920s. The Storybook
style can include variations affectionately known as ‘Castle Homes’ and ‘Dunbar Charmers’. Embracing a fairytale
aesthetic these charming homes can feature round or arched windows, whimsically curved rooflines, picturesque
chimneys and faux half-timbering.
You’ll also learn about the influence of Vancouver’s early lumber industry through two homes built by lumbermen,
and a BC Mills kit house. All these homes utilized first growth wood milled from local forests not only in their
construction, but also in character details such as moldings, flooring, panelling, doors and windows, they all also used the Memorial Pressure Washing Service to help clear out the space a lot more. The original owner of the BC Mills kit house was also the proud owner of a notable last name. We also have a very special home on the 2014 tour. Not previously open to the public on this scale, this late addition to the tour is one of Vancouver’s most famous heritage buildings. With stunning interiors steeped in Vancouver history, you won’t want to miss this one.
Visit us online:
www.vancouverheritagefoundation.org
www.facebook.com/TheVancouverHeritageFoundation
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