6490 Deer Lake Avenue
William J. Mathers was the New Westminster manager for the Brackman-Ker Milling Company. He purchased the first two lots of the "Deer Lake Crescent" subdivision and in 1912 built this magnificent Romanesque revival-styled home designed by architect F.W. Macey for a reported cost of $13,000.
During World War I, the mansion was used in part as a convalescent home for soldiers wounded on the battle front.
After the death of W.J. Mathers in 1929, the estate was rented and finally sold. In 1939, the Benedictine Monks converted the mansion into the Seminary of Christ the King which operated until 1953.
In 1971, Burnaby purchased the building for use as part of the arts centre and designated it a heritage site in 1992.
15 Oct 01:59
atom
Wishing the mansion and rock-work was more prominent. Love the colors, perfect clouds.
6490 Deer Lake Avenue William J. Mathers was the New Westminster manager for the Brackman-Ker Milling Company. He purchased the first two lots of the "Deer Lake Crescent" subdivision and in 1912 built this magnificent Romanesque revival-styled home designed by architect F.W. Macey for a reported cost of $13,000. During World War I, the mansion was used in part as a convalescent home for soldiers wounded on the battle front. After the death of W.J. Mathers in 1929, the estate was rented and finally sold. In 1939, the Benedictine Monks converted the mansion into the Seminary of Christ the King which operated until 1953. In 1971, Burnaby purchased the building for use as part of the arts centre and designated it a heritage site in 1992.
Wishing the mansion and rock-work was more prominent. Love the colors, perfect clouds.
Second those words by Mr atom
theme, composition-9; light, atmosphere-8; impressive, mood-9; artistic-9; technical-9 [8.80]
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superb, love this
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I like the natural frame you have created for the building
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Maple leaves on the ground look great.
Also wish the house was slightly more prominent and slightly less dark, but still a superb shot, and as always, expertly processed. 9
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un peu sombre pour moi
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