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H.T. Ceperley Estate 'Fairacres' Mansion

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Repository: Burnaby Heritage Planning

Description: 'Fairacres' is a large, two-and-one-half storey estate house in the British Arts and Crafts style, located in Deer Lake Park, with four associated original outbuildings.

Associated Dates: 1911

Formal Recognition: Heritage Designation, Community Heritage Register

Other Names: Henry Tracy & Grace Ceperley Estate; Burnaby Art Gallery

Street View URL: Google Maps Street View

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Repository: Burnaby Heritage Planning

Other Names: Henry Tracy & Grace Ceperley Estate; Burnaby Art Gallery

Geographic Access: Deer Lake Avenue

Associated Dates: 1911

Formal Recognition: Heritage Designation, Community Heritage Register

Enactment Type: Bylaw No. 9807

Enactment Date: 23/11/1992

Description: 'Fairacres' is a large, two-and-one-half storey estate house in the British Arts and Crafts style, located in Deer Lake Park, with four associated original outbuildings.

Heritage Value: 'Fairacres' is important as a record of the early years of Burnaby, specifically the Deer Lake area, as a place of tranquility and beautiful scenery in which the wealthy and successful in the burgeoning cities of New Westminster and Vancouver chose to retire or to make their family homes. The main house, which anchors in style and setting the outbuildings on the estate, demonstrates the social, cultural, and aesthetic values of local wealthy businessmen and women of the early twentieth century - values such as appreciation of architectural elegance and grand interior spaces, leisure and recreation, formal landscaped gardens and scenic views. Also important is the association with the English-born and trained architect Robert Mackay Fripp (1858-1917), as this was one of his grandest residential commissions. Steeped in the current architectural trends in Great Britain, Fripp designed this sprawling mansion in the Arts and Crafts style, reflected in the architectural detailing and proportions. The style was common at the time and was often used for estate mansions as a symbol of affluence and good, modern taste as well as an affinity for all things British. Quality is displayed inside and out in the finishes and materials, orchestrated by prominent local contractor, James Charles Allen, including imported English materials of specific value such as imported Medmenham tiles in the fireplace surrounds, one of the earliest documented use of these tiles outside the United Kingdom. Detailed features of the interior woodwork were carved by Scottish-born master wood carver George Selkirk Gibson (1867-1942), who was best known for his many commissions for prominent British Columbia architect Samuel Maclure. The outbuildings at 'Fairacres' are an important record of the functioning of a large estate of the time. The Garage and Stables and the Chauffeur’s Cottage accommodated the use of automobiles, horses and carriages, and in concert with the estate's location near the new British Columbia Electric Railway 'Burnaby Lake' interurban line, illustrate the evolving nature of regional transportation and the growing bedroom communities and estates made possible by increasing options for transportation. Other outbuildings accommodated the agricultural activities that helped support the Ceperley estate. The estate was conceived and funded by American-born Grace E. Dixon Ceperley (1863-1917), who had achieved significant wealth through a bequest from her brother-in-law, Vancouver pioneer Arthur Ferguson. Her husband, Henry Tracy Ceperley (1850-1929), also American-born, was a successful and well-respected businessman who made a significant contribution to the development of the City of Vancouver. The construction of 'Fairacres' spawned the transformation of the Deer Lake area from a farming community into a preferred location for elite suburban homes. 'Fairacres' is significant to the City of Burnaby as its first civic heritage conservation project. Acquired in 1966 for conversion to Burnaby’s first art gallery, it was dedicated in 1967 to mark Canada’s Centennial of Confederation.

Defining Elements: Key elements that define the heritage character of the ‘Fairacres’ mansion include its: - setting in relation to the gardens, its former market garden, and the vistas to Deer Lake and other grand homes in the area - side gable roof with prominent dormers and cedar shingle cladding - verandah across the eastern (garden) facade, with its view over the landscaped gardens and the distant mountains - porte cochere with its side steps for those arriving by automobile, and central raised step for those alighting from horse-drawn carriages - rich variety of exterior elements that demonstrate the typical Arts and Crafts use of local materials such as cobble stone chimneys and foundations, wide wooden siding and half-timbering - mixture of double-hung and casement wooden-sash windows, many with multi-paned sash - lavish interior spaces, designed for entertaining on a grand scale, including a billiard room with a beamed ceiling and an inglenook fireplace, and generous living and dining rooms arranged off a central hall - quality of the interior materials such as imported Medmenham tiles in fireplace surrounds, window hardware by Hope and Sons, and leaded stained glass - interior wood work including the staircase, and carvings by George Selkirk Gibson - remaining formal Edwardian garden landscape elements, including the cross-axial plan that reflects the relationship of the mansion to its 'outdoor rooms'

Locality: Deer Lake Park

Historic Neighbourhood: Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Douglas-Gilpin Area

Architect: Robert Mackay Fripp

Builder: James Charles Allen; George Selkirk Gibson

Function: Primary Current--Museum; Primary Historic--Estate

Community: Burnaby

Cadastral Identifier: P.I.D. No. 004-493-311 Legal Description: Block 3 Except: Part subdivided by Plan 26865, District Lot 79, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 536

Boundaries: ‘Fairacres’ is comprised of a single municipally-owned property located at 6344 Deer Lake Avenue, Burnaby.

Area: 17,065.00

Contributing Resource: Building; Landscape Feature

Ownership: Public (local)

Other Collection: City of Burnaby, Visual Art Collection: Original rendering by R.P.S. Twizell Burnaby Historical Society, Community Archives: Ceperley Photograph Album Burnaby Village Museum, Collection: Carved dining room panels by G.S. Gibson and other hardware items

Documentation: Heritage Site Files: PC77000 20. City of Burnaby Planning and Building Department, 4949 Canada Way, Burnaby, B.C., V5G 1M2

Names: Ceperley, Grace; Ceperley, H.T.; Fripp, Robert Mackay; Allen, James Charles; Gibson, George Selkirk

Subjects: Buildings - Heritage; Buildings - Residential - Houses; Buildings - Residential

Street Address: 6344 Deer Lake Avenue

Street View URL: Google Maps Street View

Images

Exterior view of ‘Fairacres’ Mansion, 2013. East elevation. thumbnail

Original rendering by R.P.S. Twizell (East elevation. Drawing). Copyright: City of Burnaby, Visual Art Collection. thumbnail

BBY-6344-Deer-Lake-Av_Mansion_1914-437-001 thumbnail

Grade 5, Division 5 class at Chaffey-Burke School

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription2855

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [1978-1979]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Scope and Content: Photograph: Chaffey-Burke School Grade 5, Division 5 class photograph for the 1978 to 1979 school year.

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Scope and Content: Photograph: Chaffey-Burke School Grade 5, Division 5 class photograph for the 1978 to 1979 school year.

Names: Allder, Frank; Allder, Verna "Jill"; Chaffey-Burke Elementary School

Accession Code: BV007.26.36

Access Restriction: Restricted access

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Date: [1978-1979]

Media Type: Photograph

Scan Resolution: 300

Scan Date: 29-Nov-2018

Scale: 96

Images

Grade 5, Division 5 class at Chaffey-Burke School, [1978-1979] thumbnail

School patrol at Chaffey-Burke School

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription2854

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [1977-1978]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Scope and Content: Photograph: Chaffey-Burke School patrol photograph for the 1977 to 1978 school year.

1 image

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Scope and Content: Photograph: Chaffey-Burke School patrol photograph for the 1977 to 1978 school year.

Names: Allder, Frank; Allder, Verna "Jill"; Chaffey-Burke Elementary School

Accession Code: BV007.26.35

Access Restriction: Restricted access

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Date: [1977-1978]

Media Type: Photograph

Scan Resolution: 300

Scan Date: 29-Nov-2018

Scale: 96

Images

School patrol at Chaffey-Burke School, [1977-1978] thumbnail

Staff at Cascade Heights School

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription2845

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [1971-1972]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Scope and Content: Photograph: Cascade Heights School staff photograph for the 1971 to 1972 school year.

1 image

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Scope and Content: Photograph: Cascade Heights School staff photograph for the 1971 to 1972 school year.

Subjects: Occupations - Teachers

Names: Allder, Frank; Allder, Verna "Jill"; Cascade Heights Elementary School

Accession Code: BV007.26.26

Access Restriction: Restricted access

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Date: [1971-1972]

Media Type: Photograph

Scan Resolution: 300

Scan Date: 29-Nov-2018

Scale: 96

Images

Staff at Cascade Heights School

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription2847

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [1973-1974]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Scope and Content: Photograph: Cascade Heights School staff photograph for the 1973 to 1974 school year.

1 image

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Scope and Content: Photograph: Cascade Heights School staff photograph for the 1973 to 1974 school year.

Subjects: Occupations - Teachers

Names: Allder, Frank; Allder, Verna "Jill"; Cascade Heights Elementary School

Accession Code: BV007.26.28

Access Restriction: Restricted access

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Date: [1973-1974]

Media Type: Photograph

Scan Resolution: 300

Scan Date: 29-Nov-2018

Scale: 96

Images

Staff at Cascade Heights School, [1973-1974] thumbnail

Staff at Chaffey-Burke Elementary

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription2857

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [1979-1980]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Scope and Content: Photograph: Chaffey-Burke Elementary staff photograph for the 1979 to 1980 school year.

1 image

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Scope and Content: Photograph: Chaffey-Burke Elementary staff photograph for the 1979 to 1980 school year.

Subjects: Occupations - Teachers

Names: Allder, Frank; Allder, Verna "Jill"

Accession Code: BV007.26.38

Access Restriction: Restricted access

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Date: [1979-1980]

Media Type: Photograph

Scan Resolution: 300

Scan Date: 29-Nov-2018

Scale: 96

Images

Staff at Chaffey-Burke Elementary, [1979-1980] thumbnail

Staff at Chaffey-Burke School

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription2849

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [1974-1975]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Scope and Content: Photograph: Chaffey-Burke School staff photograph for the 1974 to 1975 school year.

1 image

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Scope and Content: Photograph: Chaffey-Burke School staff photograph for the 1974 to 1975 school year.

Subjects: Occupations - Teachers

Names: Allder, Frank; Allder, Verna "Jill"; Chaffey-Burke Elementary School

Accession Code: BV007.26.30

Access Restriction: Restricted access

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Date: [1974-1975]

Media Type: Photograph

Scan Resolution: 300

Scan Date: 29-Nov-2018

Scale: 96

Images

Staff at Chaffey-Burke School

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription2850

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [1975-1976]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Scope and Content: Photograph: Chaffey-Burke School staff photograph for the 1975 to 1976 school year.

1 image

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Scope and Content: Photograph: Chaffey-Burke School staff photograph for the 1975 to 1976 school year.

Subjects: Occupations - Teachers

Names: Allder, Frank; Allder, Verna "Jill"; Chaffey-Burke Elementary School

Accession Code: BV007.26.31

Access Restriction: Restricted access

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Date: [1975-1976]

Media Type: Photograph

Scan Resolution: 300

Scan Date: 29-Nov-2018

Scale: 96

Images

Staff at Chaffey-Burke School

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription2851

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [1976-1977]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Scope and Content: Photograph: Chaffey-Burke School staff photograph for the 1976 to 1977 school year.

1 image

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Scope and Content: Photograph: Chaffey-Burke School staff photograph for the 1976 to 1977 school year.

Subjects: Occupations - Teachers

Names: Allder, Frank; Allder, Verna "Jill"; Chaffey-Burke Elementary School

Accession Code: BV007.26.32

Access Restriction: Restricted access

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Date: [1976-1977]

Media Type: Photograph

Scan Resolution: 300

Scan Date: 29-Nov-2018

Scale: 96

Images

Staff at Chaffey-Burke School

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription2853

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [1977-1978]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Scope and Content: Photograph: Chaffey-Burke School staff photograph for the 1977 to 1978 school year.

1 image

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Scope and Content: Photograph: Chaffey-Burke School staff photograph for the 1977 to 1978 school year.

Subjects: Occupations - Teachers

Names: Allder, Frank; Allder, Verna "Jill"; Chaffey-Burke Elementary School

Accession Code: BV007.26.34

Access Restriction: Restricted access

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Date: [1977-1978]

Media Type: Photograph

Scan Resolution: 300

Scan Date: 29-Nov-2018

Scale: 96

Images

Staff at Chaffey-Burke School, [1977-1978] thumbnail

Staff at Douglas Road School

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription2842

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [1969-1970]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Scope and Content: Photograph: Douglas Road School staff photograph for the 1969 to 1970 school year. School staff: front row, far left, unknown front row, second from left, unknown front row, third from left, unknown front row, fourth from left, Frank Allder front row, fifth from left, Frank Moorewood-Clark front …

1 image

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Scope and Content: Photograph: Douglas Road School staff photograph for the 1969 to 1970 school year. School staff: front row, far left, unknown front row, second from left, unknown front row, third from left, unknown front row, fourth from left, Frank Allder front row, fifth from left, Frank Moorewood-Clark front row, sixth from left, unknown front row, seventh from left, Olive Shuttleworth middle row, far left, unknown middle row, second from left, unknown middle row, third from left, Gathy Falk (artist) middle row, fourth from left, unknown middle row, fifth from left, unknown middle row, sixth from left, unknown back row, far left, unknown back row, second from left, unknown back row, third form left, unknown back row, fourth from left, unknown back row, fifth from left, unknown back row, sixth from left, Bob Mills

Subjects: Occupations - Teachers

Names: Allder, Frank; Allder, Verna "Jill"

Accession Code: BV007.26.23

Access Restriction: Restricted access

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Date: [1969-1970]

Media Type: Photograph

Scan Resolution: 300

Scan Date: 29-Nov-2018

Scale: 96

Images

Staff at Douglas Road School

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription2843

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [1970-1971]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Scope and Content: Photograph: Douglas Road School staff photograph for the 1970 to 1971 school year. The teachers in the front and middle rows are unidentified. The teachers in the back row: back row, far left, Mr. Slawson back row, second form left, unknown back row, third from left, unknown back row, fourth fro…

1 image

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Scope and Content: Photograph: Douglas Road School staff photograph for the 1970 to 1971 school year. The teachers in the front and middle rows are unidentified. The teachers in the back row: back row, far left, Mr. Slawson back row, second form left, unknown back row, third from left, unknown back row, fourth from left, John Hoodak back row, fifth from left, Frank Moorewood-Clark back row, sixth from left, Frank Allder

Subjects: Occupations - Teachers

Names: Allder, Frank; Allder, Verna "Jill"

Accession Code: BV007.26.24

Access Restriction: Restricted access

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Date: [1970-1971]

Media Type: Photograph

Scan Resolution: 300

Scan Date: 29-Nov-2018

Scale: 96

Images

Staff at Douglas Road School, [1970-1971] thumbnail

Staff at Gilpin Elementary School

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription2844

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [1970-1971]

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Scope and Content: Photograph: Gilpin Elementary School staff photograph for the 1970 to 1971 school year. Teachers: front row, far left, unknown front row, second from left, unknown front row, third from left, unknown front row, fourth from left, Mrs. Bozak front row, fifth from left, Mrs. Lewes front row, sixth f…

1 image

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection

Description Level: Item

Scope and Content: Photograph: Gilpin Elementary School staff photograph for the 1970 to 1971 school year. Teachers: front row, far left, unknown front row, second from left, unknown front row, third from left, unknown front row, fourth from left, Mrs. Bozak front row, fifth from left, Mrs. Lewes front row, sixth form left, unknown middle row, far left, Betty Wells middle row, second from left, unknown middle row, third from left, Tanis Gough middle row, fourth from left, unknown middle row, fifth from left, unknown middle row, sixth from left, unknown back row, far left, unknown back row, second from left, unknown back row, third from left, Bob Mills back row, fourth from left, unknown back row, fifth from left, Frank Moorewood-Clark back row, sixth from left, Frank Allder back row, seventh from left, unknown