The Big House and the Kalanj Family

This week there are some family pictures of the house in the 1930's added to the gallery and the heading of Big House.  I'm grateful to Kim the great grandaughter of Kalanj's who lived at 851 from 1926 - 1934 for the family photos! Thanks again Kim.

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.