Disappearing Dunbar (Demolitions)

The housing stock in the Dunbar area of Vancouver has undergone significant change in the past five years. Originally a working class neighbourhood with many quite modest homes surrounded by lovely gardens, it is now a neighbourhood that 99% of the people working in Vancouver cannot afford because the replacement homes are built to the maximum footprint and cost millions. Greenspace has been reduced. Included on this website are photos of many (not all) of the disappeared houses.
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Friday, July 5, 2013

Close to 41st Avenue

Sold in June 2012 and demolished in early June 2013. This house sat on a 66 foot lot, so I wondered whether it would be split into two 33 foot lots, but only one house is under construction. This lot at 5638 Crown Street is a short block away from a 10-year-old custom built home currently for sale for $3,668,000.

Sunday, June 30, 2013

First House on this Site

Built in 1916 but obviously renovated over the years with a dormer added and more, on this 50 foot lot. For sale in June 2012 for over 2 million and torn down April or May 2013. Also featured on Vancouver Vanishes. 3866 West 18th Avenue.

Monday, June 24, 2013

4490 Blenheim

It was difficult to determine the age of this house, perhaps a remodel of an older one. Although on a large corner lot, it took a long time to sell but then was quickly torn down, in May 2013. 4490 Blenheim Street.

Demolitions West of the Dunbar Community Centre