Community Heritage Register

Gill Residence

North Vancouver, British Columbia

Gill Residence, exterior view, 2004

Gill Residence, exterior view, 2004

Photo: City of North Vancouver, 2004

Built
1909
Recognized
1995
By
Local government

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Description

The Gill Residence is a two and one-half-storey plus basement wood-frame Edwardian era home, grouped with two identical residences, on a residential street in North Vancouver. The historic place includes the building and grounds.

Heritage value

The Gill Residence is valued as one of three adjacent Edwardian homes built during the early development boom. Following its incorporation in 1891 as the District of North Vancouver, this area experienced a period of rapid growth and prosperity, until a general financial depression in 1913 halted the ambitious construction of the previous years. Built in 1909, the Gill Residence, named for resident James C. Gill, Reeve of the District of North Vancouver from 1904-1905, and family, along with the adjacent Gladwin and Archibald Residences, was built on a speculative basis by local contractor Benson E. Gladwin (1845-1913).

The Gill Residence is a good and early example of the Foursquare style, which was popular at the time and reflected the affordable and rapid building that occurred during the Edwardian era boom period. This well-preserved group of three houses retains virtually all of its original character and has been recognized as a valuable heritage grouping in the City of North Vancouver.

SourceHeritage Planning Files, City of North Vancouver

Character‑defining elements

Key elements that define the heritage character of the Gill Residence include its:

  • boxy form, vertical scale and regular, rectangular plan massing
  • spatial relationship with the Gladwin and Archibald Residences
  • consistent residential setback
  • hipped roof with front hipped dormer
  • full open front verandah with square columns and hipped roof
  • narrow lapped wooden siding with corner boards
  • double-hung 1-over-1 wooden-sash windows
  • projecting second floor window bays on front facade
  • offset entrance and stairway, reflective of side hall layout

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Location

231 East 10th Street, North Vancouver, British Columbia, V7L, Canada

49.31660° N, 123.06790° W

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From the Canadian Register of Historic Places, as last updated on December 12, 2025. The register’s text is shown word for word.