Fire wrecks B.C.’s historic Little Red House, beloved by painters and photographers

The historic Mclver House, affectionately known as the Little Red House, has been consumed by flames in the Township of Langley after standing for nearly 140 years. Built by Murdoch and Annie McIver between 1887 and 1890, the Gothic-style farmhouse was intended to replace an earlier log cabin that was too small for their nine children.

Despite being surrounded by a turf farm, the house maintained its status as one of the most photographed and painted homes in the area, evoking memories of simpler times. The Langley Heritage Society lamented the loss, stating that the home's demise was both sad and unfortunate, as it never received the preservation it deserved.