- Built
- 1934
- Recognized
- 2007
- By
- Local government
The register’s text, word for word
Description
Old Marsh House is a one-and-a-half storey log house located on a hill overlooking the Quesnel and Fraser Rivers on the east side of Hoy Street in West 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. The building is a unique example of houses in the surrounding area and stands as a testament to the historical evolution of West Quesnel. The house is named for Ruric and Josephine (Boucher) who were prominent members of the community as was the next owner, their son Richard and his wife Myrtle (Lattman).
Character‑defining elements
The character-defining elements of the Old Marsh House include:
- its prominent position and inclusion in the streetscape
- its original form and massing
- its windows and pane detail
- its flat-top dormer on both sides of the gable roof
- the two windows on the south end of the building in the half storey
- its symmetry in the windows along the sides of the building
- the eaves with large brackets
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Location
290 Hoy St, Quesnel, British Columbia, Canada
52.97501° N, 122.50470° 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.