We are back to focusing on the history of the Big House and who lived there as WWI comes to an end and stability begins with the Kalanj family in 1926.
History keeps rolling out on the Big House
This week we'll look at who rented the Big House once the Mason's moved to 3rd Ave. Also you'll note the links help put the time and place into context; just a little help for the imagination!! 1917 is where we'll pause and think about the effects on Vancouver during that period and pick up next week with 1918 and the end of WWI to see who moves into our neighbour hood.
Back to the BIG HOUSE......
This week's entry takes the story of the original owners Kate and James Mason: we learn about time beyond their purchase in 1898 and move on to 1912 when James moves Terminal City Iron works to Franklin St. We learn more about the block, the links connect to life at that time and lastly where do the Mason's move? (check out BIG HOUSE)..............what happens at 851 Barnard/Union will continue to roll out.
What can happen in a week or two?
A couple of good things is the answer. Congratulations are in order as Marianne, got a lovely write up in WL Condo magazine for one. Then secondly, she scored a prestigious AIBC award recognizing architectural excellence. How brilliant does it get? Both on the heals of hosting Vancouver's popular PechaKucha night at Granville Island. One might just think this lovely lady is on fire!! The stars certainly are aligning and we will keep our fingers crossed this synergy carries us onward with our project.
As the stars align there's no rest for the wicked, time to learn about choices:
Windows: aluminum, fiberglass, metal and wood, vinyl or combinations to say nothing of double-hung or casement etc..
Fixtures (bathroom & kitchen): lighting options, tubs, toilets, hardware.........oh and would you like that in chrome, polished nickel, brass, wood, and the list goes on........
Tiles: porcelain, ceramic, slate, travertine, pebbles & stone and what about sizes?.........
Site visits give a first hand indication of the type of service to expect, quality of the product, timelines on ordering, local or imported and in general if the company is in line with your values. Not only is this part fun, it is the type of exciting learning experience that makes for great conversations before, during and afterwards. During these site visits intuition kicks in and, in my opinion, that is what's critical to making smart decisions.