They’re hallmarks of North Shore heritage and now they’ve got the hardware to prove it.
The District of North Vancouver distributed the 2022 Community Heritage Awards on April 17 at their council meeting.
The awards acknowledge the efforts of individuals or groups in preserving heritage over the past year.
District community planner Isabelle Kim presented the awards, and explained what the committee takes into consideration when choosing recipients: maintenance and restoration of structures, heritage advocacy, heritage landscape preservation and enhancement, and compatible new design in the heritage context.
Jordan Levine and Justine Blicq, owners of the “Christie House” at 267 West Queens Rd. were honoured for their restoration of the 1911 home.
The award was given specifically in recognition of the recent window restoration project. The process included the removal, restoration and reinstallation of the original glass and wood frames of the windows using the original techniques that the house was built with.
With its distinguishable Queen Ann architecture and stained-glass windows, the Christie House has been carefully maintained and restored for decades.
North Van Arts also received an award, theirs in the heritage advocacy category in recognition of the North Shore Culture Compass project.
The Culture Compass is a heritage mapping tool, which highlights culturally significant assets throughout the North Shore. In her presentation of the award, Kim said, “This tool is intended for residents, tourists, urban professionals and the culture sector to help build audiences, drive tourism and encourage partnerships to better highlight our rich cultural diversity.”
The map consists of 10 categories, covering a wide array of cultural assets ranging from public art to natural heritage sites.
The award was accepted by Nancy Cottingham Powell, Don Rutherford, and Anne-Marie Lawrence on behalf of North Van Arts.
