Perry Residence

Built in 1909, the Perry Residence is valued as an example of residential architecture built as a result of North Vancouver's early twentieth century residential development boom. After regular ferry service was established in 1903 and the city was incorporated in 1907, North Vancouver experienced a period of unprecedented growth and prosperity. This construction boom accelerated until a general financial depression in 1913 halted this ambitious suburban development. Members of the middle class who made North Vancouver their home during this period included such citizens as Albert G. Perry (1865-1960) and his wife Ellen (1867-1951), the first owners of this house. Albert was a local manager for the BC Electric Railway, one of Vancouver's primary intercity transportation companies from 1897 to 1958, which ran electric tramway systems throughout Vancouver, New Westminster, North Vancouver, Victoria and the Fraser Valley. The construction of the North Vancouver line greatly influenced the expansion of the city's suburban neighbourhoods.

The Edwardian-era Perry Residence is also of value for its distinctive architecture. The unusual design features an asymmetrical roofline, which extends over the front verandah. Also located on the property is a garage constructed in 1924. The Perry Residence is part of a cluster of historic houses on East 10th Street that date from the same time period.