Lazzarin House
243 Hoy Street, Quesnel, British Columbia, Canada
Formally Recognized:
2007/03/26
Other Name(s)
n/a
Links and documents
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Construction Date(s)
1909/01/01
Listed on the Canadian Register:
2024/07/02
Statement of Significance
Description of Historic Place
Lazzarin House is a two-storey wood frame house located on the west side of Hoy Street in West Quesnel, BC. The historic place is confined to the building footprint.
Heritage Value
The house holds historical value as a physical reminder of the people who shaped the development of Quesnel. It was built and lived in by a locally known contractor, Stephen Lundy Hilborn and later by Giovanni “John” Acasto Lazzarin Sr. and his wife Carlotta who as a blacksmith and entrepreneur, were prominent members of the community.
It also holds social and cultural value as an example of the growth and change of Quesnel over time. As the city grew and the need for more rental housing became apparent, the single dwelling was converted into rental accommodation.
Character-Defining Elements
The character-defining elements of Lazzarin House include:
- the original 1909 main floor of the structure
- its wood frame construction
Recognition
Jurisdiction
British Columbia
Recognition Authority
Local Governments (BC)
Recognition Statute
Local Government Act, s.954
Recognition Type
Community Heritage Register
Recognition Date
2007/03/26
Historical Information
Significant Date(s)
n/a
Theme - Category and Type
- Peopling the Land
- Settlement
Function - Category and Type
Current
- Residence
- Multiple Dwelling
Historic
- Residence
- Single Dwelling
Architect / Designer
n/a
Builder
Stephen Lundt Hilborn
Additional Information
Location of Supporting Documentation
Quesnel and District Museum and Archives, Community Heritage Register Files, 705 Carson Avenue, Quesnel, BC
Cross-Reference to Collection
Fed/Prov/Terr Identifier
FfRp-27
Status
Published
Related Places
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