140 W 10th Ave

This Edwardian style house with its heavy porch, brackets, dentils, and shingle glad gable envelope was built in 1911 by local builder C. McDonald for $3,500.

140 W 10th Avenue first appears in city directories in 1912 with William A. Rutherford listed as the resident and he lived in the home until 1913. From 1914 to 1920, Richmond Wilson was the resident. From 1921 to 1950, Frederick Welsh (a grocer and briefly president of F W Welsh and Co produce) lived at the house.

Over the years, 140 W 10th Avenue has served as a location for various charity functions, such as strawberry teas. During the early 1970s, it served as the Zen Centre of Vancouver and was restored for residential use in 1980 by the Davis Family.

Colloquially known as the Davis Block, the extraordinary collection of well-preserved heritage homes on the 100 block of W 10th Avenue between Manitoba and Columbia is largely due to the efforts of the Davis family. In the 1970s and 80s, John and Nita “Pat” Davis and their family purchased, restored and protected with heritage designation a succession of houses that were threatened by neglect and demolition, often converting them to multiple suites and providing long-term affordable rental accommodation. This house, along with 117, 144, 148, 150, 156 and 166 W 10th Ave are all part of this picturesque and historic block.

Source

City of Vancouver, Vancouver Building Permits, British Columbia City Directories 1865-1955