The Lochdale Community Hall is a one-storey wood-frame building located on Sperling Avenue, near its intersection with Hastings Street, in the centre of the Lochdale district in North Burnaby. Built in stages, its current configuration has an L-shaped plan, with three different roof structures.
The Lochdale Community Hall is a one-storey wood-frame building located on Sperling Avenue, near its intersection with Hastings Street, in the centre of the Lochdale district in North Burnaby. Built in stages, its current configuration has an L-shaped plan, with three different roof structures.
Heritage Value
The heritage value of the Lochdale Community Hall is as Burnaby’s last remaining early community hall building. It was constructed with volunteer labour and donated materials in 1925 through the efforts of the Lochdale Social Club. The Hall is a valuable reminder of the way in which early communities banded together for mutual support at a time when transportation was more difficult and local communities were more isolated than today.
This residents’ association has used this building to support the community through public political meetings, theatre, dinners and dances, creating strong community ties in North Burnaby. The Hall was also used briefly for the services of St. Margaret of Scotland Anglican parish until their church was completed in 1929, demonstrating a spirit of community cooperation at a time when local institutions were being established in the area.
Defining Elements
Key elements that define the heritage character of the Lochdale Community Hall include its:
- central location in the Lochdale community
- modest vernacular architecture and massing
- stepped-pitch gable roof of the main hall
- shallow-pitched gable roof of the entrance porch
- Craftsman style eave brackets
- central front entry
- interior features such as the main open hall with an elevated stage
File contains records pertaining to the Lochdale Community Hall Association including financial records, and correspondence. These records were created by Vera Lawson when she served as Secretary-Treasurer of the Lochdale Community Hall Association.
File contains records pertaining to the Lochdale Community Hall Association including financial records, and correspondence. These records were created by Vera Lawson when she served as Secretary-Treasurer of the Lochdale Community Hall Association.
File consists of records pertaining to the Lochdale Community Hall Association, including financial records, correspondence, land agreements and the association's by-laws.
File consists of records pertaining to the Lochdale Community Hall Association, including financial records, correspondence, land agreements and the association's by-laws.
File consists of records pertaining to the Lochdale Community Hall Association including financial records, correspondence and a notice of the Lochdale Savings Credit Union meeting. Included in the file is a report on the "school situation in Burnaby and some of the problems of the future" written …
File consists of records pertaining to the Lochdale Community Hall Association including financial records, correspondence and a notice of the Lochdale Savings Credit Union meeting. Included in the file is a report on the "school situation in Burnaby and some of the problems of the future" written by the Board of School Trustees for School District no. 41 (Burnaby).
File consists of records pertaining to the Lochdale Community Hall Association including financial records, correspondence, association by-laws and wall calendars. Included in the file are two Quarterlies from the Victorian Order of Nurses for Canada.
File consists of records pertaining to the Lochdale Community Hall Association including financial records, correspondence, association by-laws and wall calendars. Included in the file are two Quarterlies from the Victorian Order of Nurses for Canada.
Subseries consists of records pertaining to the Lochdale Community Hall with emphasis on financial records and meeting minutes.
History
The Lochdale Social Club of Lochdale, BC began in January 1925. The object of the club was "to promote friendly assistance and social intercourse within the community." The club later changed its name to the Lochdale Community Hall Association.
Photograph of the interior of Lochdale Hall. Streamers are hanging from the ceiling and the walls, and numerous people are seated at three long tables. The occasion is unidentified.
Photograph of the interior of Lochdale Hall. Streamers are hanging from the ceiling and the walls, and numerous people are seated at three long tables. The occasion is unidentified.