In 1907, William and Elizabeth Baxter emigrated from Scotland to Canada and purchased five lots on the west side of Grand Boulevard, later taking out two permits: one for the erection of a tent, as principal dwelling, and one for a shack which would serve as Elizabeth's real estate office.
William operated a nursery and supplied North Vancouver gardeners with flowers, especially dahlias. Elizabeth ran her real estate business until 1920.
The nursery lasted until Elizabeth's death in 1952, but William lived on in the tent until 1954. Photographs of the nursery and home were taken by their son George.
Visit the MONOVA website for more information about the history of the North Shore and to plan your visit to MONOVA: Museum of North Vancouver, now open at 115 West Esplanade in The Shipyards.
Currently, MONOVA: Archives of North Vancouver, at 3203 Institute Road in Lynn Valley, is open for drop-ins on Monday and by appointment Tuesday-Friday, 12:30-4 p.m. Contact: [email protected]
Navigate culture on the North Shore by using the North Shore Culture Compass.
