685 W 19th Ave

This two storey classic frame house was built in 1913. It is part of a cluster of similar early houses (see 687 W 19) Many of the original elements remain: a large porch, shingles, brackets and dentils. In 1920, a $70 garage was built. The original occupant of the house was Alfred Nelson, a cooper (barrel maker). T

here also appears to have been a rear dwelling on the property. In 1913, the occupant of the “rear” was Ernest Wood, an employee at the Vancouver Engineering Works.

Source

City of Vancouver records, Henderson’s Greater Vancouver City Directories, Historical Building Permits