The year is 1913 and Jack Nye has just finished building his home in Lynn Valley -right on time for the birth of his daughter, Mollie. In those days, everyone would have known Jack Nye as he was very involved in his community. He was a fireman and also a member of several organizations important to making life better in Lynn Valley. His new home was built on 160 acres of wooded land by Lynn Valley Road. This land was a grant to honour his military service in the Boer War.
Today, we refer to this house at 940 Lynn Valley Road as the Mollie Nye House. That baby daughter became a well-known and popular school-teacher in several North Vancouver schools over the years. She spent most of her career at Sutherland High School - 22 years there. Mollie Nye lived in this same house for most of her life and, like her father, was very active in community life.
She was an avid gardener and a lifetime member of the Lynn Valley Garden Club. The beautiful garden at the Mollie Nye House is a loved - and loving -tribute to her skills as a gardener. Some of the plants are from her original garden. Mollie also sponsored Red Cross Clubs in all of the schools where she taught. Her community spirit is a big part of what the gift of her home means to Lynn Valley.
For over a decade, the Mollie Nye House has been owned by the District of North Vancouver and was looked after and loved by the community of Lynn Valley. Now, the Lynn Valley Services Society maintains and operates the House with the same pride. They offer a variety of programs and activities throughout the year for all ages. There are many dropin social programs for seniors as well as programs for teens and children. For more information go to our website www.mollienyehouse.com
To celebrate Mollie Nye House being a part of our community for 100 years , we're inviting everyone to join in the fun of an old-fashioned Country Fair. Come and tour the house and meet the folks who work and volunteer here. It's our birthday... come to the party.
