Does this cabin look familiar? This architectural gem, located at what is now Spuraway Gardens, symbolizes some of the first work of Japanese-Canadian loggers in North Vancouver.
Edward Mahon leased flumes and a sawmill to Nikkei workers in 1908, giving them a place to earn a living as new immigrants. He was so pleased with their work that he commissioned them to build him a house on his 40-acre property.
However, since he was away at the time of building and left no direct instructions, the workers built up the roof in a lovely pagoda style.
Visit the MONOVA website for more information about the history of the North Shore and to plan your visit to MONOVA: Museum of North Vancouver, now open at 115 West Esplanade in The Shipyards.
Currently, MONOVA: Archives of North Vancouver, at 3203 Institute Road in Lynn Valley, is open for drop-ins on Monday and by appointment Tuesday-Friday, 12:30-4 p.m. Contact: [email protected]
Navigate culture on the North Shore by using the North Shore Culture Compass.
