- Built
- 1937
- Recognized
- 2007
- By
- Local government
The register’s text, word for word
Description
Martin Gardner House is a one-and-a-half storey wood frame house located on the west side of Kinchant Street in North Quesnel, BC. The historic place includes the building and the parcel of land it occupies.
Heritage value
The house holds historical value a physical reminder of the people who shaped the development of Quesnel. It is named for Martin and Audrey (Oakes) Gardner who was a prominent member of the community as a successful mill owner which grew with the town.
Character‑defining elements
The character-defining elements of Martin Gardner House include its:
- form and massing
- wood frame
- covered porch
- sympathetic renovations in 1962 and 1964
- clapboard siding
- gable roof
- inclusion in the streetscape
End of the register’s text
Location
547 Kinchant St, Quesnel, British Columbia, Canada
52.98147° N, 122.49470° 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.