Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Blue at the Mountain's Base

This blue and white home at 1098 Canyon Boulevard is typical of the homes built in the District of North Vancouver in the 1960's.  The features include the lower level garage cut into the front slope of the yard, the living area on the upper floor, a double opening front door, and a fireplace in the living room.
The house at 1098 Canyon Boulevard is in the block of Capilano Road just two blocks south of the Cleveland Dam and Park. 

"The original building permit for the construction of a one storey single-family dwelling and carport for the property at 1098 Canyon Blvd. was issued in June of 1965." (Elaine Oakes.) In  1971 owners were Stanley W. and Mildred I Mac Pherson.  Stanley worked as a salesman at Westgate Supplies.

In the mid 1980's Alan K. and Barbara Holton became the owners of 1098 Canyon Boulevard.  They were also the owners in 1995.  Alan Holton reported in both the 1991 and 1995/1996 City Directories that he was a Toronto Dominion Bank bank manager.   Alan Holton was also listed in the year 2000 North and West Phone Directory as still living at 1098 Canyon Boulevard.

In April 2002, a subdivision application was received, to create two lots, demolish the existing single-family residence and construct two new houses each with basement and an attached single garage.  The subdivision conditions letter for this application expired April 2003, and no request was made for an extension.  A building permit was issued in 2003 for an addition to the house, a secondary suite and detached garage.  A subsequent subdivision application has been received in May of this year,2010. (Elaine Oakes)

Thank you: To Elaine Oakes, Records Management Clerk at the District of North Vancouver for her research on Demolition Permits.
Demolition: Permit applied for  from the District of North Vancouver in Sept. 2010.
Photo: Taken in September of 2010 by SW.