- Built
- 1935
- Recognized
- 2007
- By
- Local government
The register’s text, word for word
Description
Martello House is an attractive single storey farmhouse built in 1935 located on the south side of Hill Street in West Quesnel, BC. The historic place includes the building and the parcel of land it occupies.
Heritage value
Martello House holds social and cultural value as a physical reminder of the people who shaped the development of Quesnel. It has been owned and lived in by multiple, prominent community members illustrating the change in the community over time. This includes Alfred Lust, Chow Dong, and Frank and Elvire Martello.
Character‑defining elements
The character-defining elements of Martello House include its:
- original form and massing
- contribution to the streetscape of farmhouse style buildings
- log construction
- large, covered porch with post supports
- central chimney
- small attic room with window
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Location
250 Hill Street, Quesnel, British Columbia, Canada
52.97519° N, 122.50949° 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.