GILLANDERS HOUSE 1911

“This is one of the distinctive concrete block houses built by contractor Ernest Hill just before the First World War. Molded concrete blocks became a popular building material; they were relatively inexpensive, decorative, and fireproof alternative to wood frame construction. Similar to a number of other such houses, there is a square floor plan, a high hipped roof, and a front verandah with classical columns.  It was built for Albert Gillanders, who had moved to the area in 1873, at the age of 18.”

(Page 15,The District of Chilliwack Heritage Inventory, Chilliwack Heritage Advisory Committee, 1991, Chilliwack Museum and Archives reference collection)

Photo taken in January 2014 by Ted Sauriol