King House

Overview

Vancouver Heritage Site Finder
Photo Credit: Barry Bogart

Address

2622 W 5th Ave, Vancouver, BC

Neighbourhood

Kitsilano

type

Residential

grants

VHF True Colours 1999

Protection & Recognition

  • M: Municipal Protection

Description

Built at the same time as 2616, 2628, and 2634 West 5th Avenue by Waghorn, Gwynn, and Co., this building was completed in 1914 and is a good example of a Craftsman style house in Kitsilano. It is clad with wood shingles and has a full front porch.

The peak of the gable end contains half timber detailing and pebbled stucco atop a square bay window on decorative consoles. The porch gable repeats the details of the main gable. The house is part of a grouping of buildings dating from the same period with similar design features. A garage was added in 1913.

In 1999, the house was repainted a historical colour scheme with the assistance of a VHF True Colours grant. The owners in 1999 also received a City of Vancouver Heritage Award of Recognition for the rehabilitation of 2622 West 5th Avenue.

Source

City of Vancouver, Heritage Building Permit Database, VHF Files

Map

King House

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