- Built
- 1909–1911
- Recognized
- 2024
- By
- Local government
The register’s text, word for word
Description
The Walker house is a two-storey Foursquare-style house located in the Rosedale neighourhood of Chilliwack, British Columbia. The historic place includes the house.
Heritage value
This site holds social and cultural, historical, and aesthetic value. Socially and culturally, it is valued as the first cement block home constructed in the Chilliwack area, it was regarded as a "trend setter." The site holds historical value as Princess Juliana of the Netherlands was one of the visitors during the Second World War, prior to being crowned Queen in 1948. Additionally it is valued for its aesthetics as an fine example of Foursquare style architecture.
Character‑defining elements
The Character-Defining Elements of this historic site include its:
- age relative to other concrete block houses in Chilliwack
- design features of the Foursquare style such as the: 4 stone block posts support upper verandah; hipped-roof sculptured joists support roof; central dormer extending from front roof; roof of porch functions as a balcony
- Original interior features such as the: original glass sliding doors; plain concrete sills
- relationship to the surrounding rural area
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Location
9079 Banford Road, Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada
49.16833° N, 121.89977° 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.