Other Name(s)
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Links and documents
Construction Date(s)
1907/01/01
Listed on the Canadian Register:
2014/04/25
Statement of Significance
Description of Historic Place
Hanna and Hanna Orchards is a 4 hectare (10 acre) parcel of land northeast of the intersection of the Trans Canada Highway and 30 Street NE fronting 11 Avenue NE in the North Broadview area of Salmon Arm, British Columbia. The farm contains orchards that extend onto adjoining properties to the north and east, a house, and a farmer's market and garden centre. The historic place includes the buildings and the site.
Heritage Value
Originally established in 1907 by Edwin and Sarah Dodd, great-grandparents of the present Hanna family, Hanna and Hanna Orchards is valued for its historic and cultural significance within the community, particularly for its continuous association with the Hanna family and as one of the oldest active orchards in Salmon Arm.
Although the letters patent for the original acreage were received as early as 1899, the orchards were not established until 1907 when Edwin and Sarah Dodd took ownership. The orchards are still active over 100 years later and in recognition of this achievement, Hanna and Hanna Orchards received its Century Farm Award in 2007. Over time, the historic place has evolved to include other enterprises, including a thriving expanded farm sales and garden centre business, but Hanna and Hanna Orchards symbolizes the enduring presence of orchards and agriculture within the community.
The house on the property is also significant. The original Arts and Crafts inspired, wooden shake-clad house is still standing, although it has been renovated, stuccoed and added to over the years as various family members have occupied it. It was constructed in 1922 by Fred Dodd, son of Edwin and Sarah, and is an integral part of the continued operation of the orchards. Ownership passed to Adella Hanna, daughter of Edwin and Sarah, and on to other members of the Hanna family.
Hanna and Hanna Orchards is also important for its association with James Cuthbert (Bert) and Adella (Della) Hanna. Bert Hanna served on the municipal Council for six years, was a member of the Salmon Arm Farmers' Exchange and a governor of the British Columbia Fruit Growers Association.
Source: City Hall, City of Salmon Arm, B.C.
Character-Defining Elements
Key elements that define the heritage character of Hanna and Hanna Orchards include its:
Site:
- Century Farm Award in 2007
- Active orchards covering most of the site
- Continued agricultural use, including fruit growing, the farmer's market and garden centre
Buildings:
- Arts and Crafts inspired original design
- Original structure incorporated into the current residence
- Gable dormers on second storey
- Agricultural use of accessory buildings on the farm
Recognition
Jurisdiction
British Columbia
Recognition Authority
Local Governments (BC)
Recognition Statute
Local Government Act, s.954
Recognition Type
Community Heritage Register
Recognition Date
2013/05/27
Historical Information
Significant Date(s)
1899/01/01 to 1899/01/01
2007/01/01 to 2007/01/01
Theme - Category and Type
- Expressing Intellectual and Cultural Life
- Architecture and Design
- Developing Economies
- Extraction and Production
Function - Category and Type
Current
Historic
- Food Supply
- Farm or Ranch
Architect / Designer
n/a
Builder
Fred Dodd
Additional Information
Location of Supporting Documentation
City Hall, City of Salmon Arm, B.C.
Cross-Reference to Collection
Fed/Prov/Terr Identifier
EeQt-42
Status
Published
Related Places
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