B.C.’s historic Little Red House destroyed by fire
The Langley Heritage Society said in an online post Friday that it was "sad and unfortunate" the home, also known as the McIver House, was never preserved.
The historic Little Red House, popularly known as Mclver House, has been consumed by fire in the Township of Langley after standing for almost 140 years. The township’s archives confirm the home was constructed by Murdoch and Annie McIver between 1887 and 1890. Despite being located in the heart of a turf farm, the Gothic-style farmhouse, which served as a popular photo shoot backdrop, was admired by many.
The Langley Heritage Society expressed sadness over its demise, noting that it had fallen into disrepair and was not preserved despite its historical significance. Councillor Rob Rindt shared distressing videos of the house being engulfed in flames, emphasizing the collective memories and photographic attention it had garnered over the years.
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