Centenary signs put out by the Grandview Heritage Group
Photo by Kristen Harpula
In a city as young as Vancouver, it seems imperative to preserve the iconic structures that mark our short, but memorable history. However, with an out-of-date city heritage register and laws that hinder the protection of heritage properties, keeping them safe might not be a viable option.
That’s how some Grandview-Woodland residents feel after one of their cherished century-old houses was given the OK to be demolished. Brookhouse, a Queen Anne-style house built in 1908, was sold to a developer a couple years ago and although concerned local groups fought to save the house, its future is uncertain at this point.
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