- Built
- 1939
- Recognized
- 2007
- By
- Local government
The register’s text, word for word
Description
Harper House is a single storey house located on a large lot on the eastern side of Kinchant Street in North Quesnel, B.C. The historic place includes the building and the parcel of land it occupies.
Heritage value
The House holds historical value as a physical reminder of the people who shaped the development of Quesnel. It is named for Lloyd and Mary Harper who owned and operated the house as "Willis-Harper Hardware and Furniture" and were prominent community members. Adding to its historical significance, businesses have continued to run out of the house since its construction.
Character‑defining elements
The character-defining elements of the Harper House include its:
- inclusion to the streetscape
- flat topped wood frame
- ground floor layout and use for business with living quarters in a walkout basement
- connecting breezeway addition to the attached garage situated under the living quarters
- clapboard siding
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Location
342 Kinchant Street, Quesnel, British Columbia, Canada
52.97836° N, 122.49336° 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.