Wilcox House

The Wilcox Residence is a multiple-dwelling building which is listed in the “C” evaluation category on the Vancouver Heritage Register. The heritage value is linked to the early development of the West Mount Pleasant neighbourhood, as well as to the building’s architectural style and detailing.

The house was built in 1909 for Myron C. Wilcox (a co-owner of a real estate and lumber company) at a time when many impressive houses were being built in the area south of Broadway and the False Creek industrial district. Myron remained at the house until 1918. From 1920 until 1924, Mrs. Dorothy W. Downling and her family resided in the house.
From 1925-1938 Mrs. Minnie McPherson is listed as the resident.

The house includes a number of notable design features including a broad, front roof gable with scalloped shingles, a pair of bay windows with leaded glass upper sashes, a wide front porch, as well as stained and leaded glass windows.

The house was relocated from 454 West 12th Avenue to its current location at 465 West 13th Avenue.

Source

City of Vancouver

More information

http://former.vancouver.ca/ctyclerk/cclerk/20140415/documents/p3.pdf