Beckett House

Built in 1928, the Beckett House is important for its historic, aesthetic and contextual significance. It is particularly important for its association with long-time residents (the Beckett family) and for its representation of a working-class family home on the east side of Vancouver.

While the house design is a good vernacular example for its time and place (a free-standing house set back from the property line and surrounded by a garden), it has aesthetic interest due to its simplified blend of Craftsman design features.

The Beckett House is of contextual value to the neighbourhood as one of a few buildings from the area formally recognized as historically important, and for its representation of the time in Vancouver between the World Wars, when there was renewed confidence in the economy and a great deal of residential development.

Story Submission:

This home was owned by Appie and James Beckett, where they resided from time of construction until their deaths (less several years where the house was sold and then repurchased in the 1940's). Appie’s sister, Jennie Little, lived with them for several years during this time. The holly hedge on the property was pruned to resemble a sailing ship and was regarded as a landmark within neighbourhood. Personal photos and story recounted by grandson of Jennie Little, John Little.

Source

Canada's Historic Places

More information

http://www.historicplaces.ca/en/rep-reg/place-lieu.aspx?id=11020&pid=0