- Built
- 1907
- Recognized
- 2007
- By
- Local government
The register’s text, word for word
Description
Mitchell House is a one-and-a-half storey wood frame house located on the west side of McLean Street in North Quesnel, BC. The historic place is confined to the building footprint.
Heritage value
The house holds historical value as a physical reminder of the people who shaped the development of Quesnel. It is named for Archibald and Edna (Wells) Mitchell. Archibald worked at Johnston Brothers Motors, served overseas during WWI, and was employed by the Department of Public Works.
Character‑defining elements
The character-defining elements of Mitchell House include its:
- one-and-a-half storey wood framing
- original form and massing
- steeply pitched gable roof
- wood clad thin slat siding
- glazed front porch
- hooded dormers on the south and north sides of the house
- large picture windows on façade
- three paned window on half storey façade
- decorative corner trim
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Location
473 McLean St, Quesnel, British Columbia, Canada
52.98032° N, 122.49593° 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.