513 St. George Street
McPherson House (1892)
Pioneer Tent Style - High Victorian Period

This house, constructed in 1892, was originally owned by Mr. and Mrs. Daniel McPherson. It was built in the popular Pioneer Tent style of architecture, with a simple front gabled roof and full width porch. The exterior of the house has been stuccoed with false half timbering decorating the gable. Most of the exterior modernization has been removed, largely returning the house to its original appearance. In addition, several years ago, the house was raised and a proper foundation poured.

City Directory Entries - 1925 to 1975

1925: Bradshaw, George T. Chief of Police New Westminster City h 513 St. George
1935: Richmond, William M. foreman Edmunds & Walker h 513 St. George
1945: Fraser, John P. (Margaret) h 513 St. George
1955: Shiu, Reverend C. (Julia) retired h 513 St. George
1955: Shiu, Esther bookkeeper r 513 St. George
1955: Shiu, Joshua student r 513 St. George
1955: Shiu, Sam student UBC r 513 St. George
1955: Shiu, Solomon, student UBC r 513 St. George)
1965: Shiu, Reverend C.C. (Julia) retired h 513 St. George
1965: Shiu, Solomon, Do-Chun social worker r 513 St. George
1975: Shiu, Reverend C.C. & Julia retired h 513 St. George

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