Mitchell House
473 McLean St, Quesnel, British Columbia, Canada
Formally Recognized:
2007/03/26
Other Name(s)
n/a
Links and documents
n/a
Construction Date(s)
1907/01/01
Listed on the Canadian Register:
2024/09/05
Statement of Significance
Description of Historic Place
Mitchell House is a one-and-a-half storey wood frame house located on the west side of McLean Street in North 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 is named for Archibald and Edna (Wells) Mitchell. Archibald worked at Johnston Brothers Motors, served overseas during WWI, and was employed by the Department of Public Works.
Character-Defining Elements
The character-defining elements of Mitchell House include its:
- one-and-a-half storey wood framing
- original form and massing
- steeply pitched gable roof
- wood clad thin slat siding
- glazed front porch
- hooded dormers on the south and north sides of the house
- large picture windows on façade
- three paned window on half storey façade
- decorative corner trim
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
- Commerce / Commercial Services
- Shop or Wholesale Establishment
Historic
- Residence
- Single Dwelling
Architect / Designer
n/a
Builder
Harry Joyce
Additional Information
Location of Supporting Documentation
Quesnel and District Museum and Archives, Community Heritage Register Files, 705 Carson Avenue, Quesnel, BC 250-992-9580
Cross-Reference to Collection
Fed/Prov/Terr Identifier
FfRo-65
Status
Published
Related Places
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