Overview
Address
1940 Arbutus St, Vancouver BC
Neighbourhood
Kitsilano
type
Residential
Description
1940 Arbutus Street was originally known as 2091-2095 West 4th Avenue. 2091 West 4th Avenue was built in 1911 by D.A. Acorn, and designed by Thornton & Jones. Described on the permit as brick store and apartments
2091 West 4th Avenue first appears in directories in 1912, listed as vacant. In 1913-1914, 2091 is listed as a grocery belonging to Henry J. Scrivener, while 2093 is listed as Vancouver Drug Co. In 1915, 2091 became Galloway and Gargett grocery. In 1918, Herold & Co. took over 2093 West 4th Avenue.
A variety of grocery and drug stores have taken residence in the building since its construction. Today it hosts a coffee shop, and a Roots.
Source
Vancouver Building Permits, British Columbia City Directories 1860-1955
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