If you have been curious just what all the fuss is about and want to learn more about the fascinating history of the Heatly Block, please come out to this presentation. I have found many archival images relating to people who lived in the two old houses, including a photo of the man who built the 1889 house...
Here is the blurb from the Heart of the City brochure...
History Talk
HEATLEY BLOCK HISTORY TALK
with James Johnstone
Tuesday November 4, 7pm - 9pm
Spartacus Books, 684 E. Hastings
Free
The 1931-built Heatley Block, along with its two attached pioneer period houses, is at the centre of a debate about its future. What is the history of these three buildings? To find out, come hear neighbourhood and house historian James Johnstone present some of his amazing findings from his research so far.
Spartacus Books, which recently opened their doors in the historic Heatley Block, has opened their doors to the festival.
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