Overview
Address
2439 Eton St, Vancouver BC
Neighbourhood
Hastings-Sunrise
type
Residential
grants
VHF Restore It 2004, 2007
Protection & Recognition
- M: Municipal Protection
Description
Andrew Bergquist built 2439 Eton as his own home in 1911 for $2500. It is a fine and representative example of the smaller ” Craftsman” Style house in Vancouver.
Simple, gable-end massing is enhanced with the asymmetrical placement of the bay window within the front verandah recess. Materials (horizontal siding to the basement, painted shingle to the remainder of the house) are typical of this style.
An elaborate level of detail including dentilled barge boards, decorative brackets, bay windows, stained glass, and a distinctive, curved balcony recess to the second floor, distinguishes this house from more conventional examples.
Bergquist also built several other local building, such as 2457 and 2487 Eton, and an apartment building at 2598 Eton built in 1911.
2439 Eton Street was a stop on the 2007 VHF Open Vancouver Heritage House Tour.
Source
Vancouver Heritage Foundation, VHF Files, Vancouver Building Permits, Vancouver Heritage Foundation 2007 Heritage House Tour Brochure
Gallery
![2439 Eton Street c. 1970s(?)
Source: City of Vancouver Archives Item : CVA 780-125 - [Houses] 2487-2439 [along] Eton [Street]](/img/asset/bG9jYXRpb25faW1hZ2VzLzI0MzktRXRvbi02MHMtODBzLmpwZw==?p=lg)
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