The Kelowna Heritage Grants Program encourages the preservation of heritage buildings in Kelowna and furthers public awareness of the significance of our irreplaceable heritage resources.
The Kelowna Heritage Grants Program meets regularly to review grant applications for heritage building restorations and for initiatives that raise awareness of Kelowna’s heritage.
The City of Kelowna annual allotment has helped many heritage building owners restore and maintain their heritage buildings. The Kelowna Heritage Grants Program administered through the Central Okanagan Hertiage Society (COHS) and funded by the City of Kelowna continues this important program.
Owners of heritage homes and heritage advocates are encouraged to use this web site as a resource towards restoring heritage properties in Kelowna and in raising awareness of our past.
Building: Byron McDonald
Address: 1471 Richter St
Architectural Significance: This is a very good example of the Arts and Crafts style. The building appears to be well maintained and unaltered.
Style:
Arts and Crafts
History:
Built in 1914 for Byron McDonald, who is said to have been the first automobile dealer in Kelowna. He was manager of Kelowna Farmers Exchange in 1910; manager of B.C. Growers Ltd. 1919-23. In 1919 listed as agent for Giant Motor Trucks; from 1922 to 1936 (when he died) as proprietor of McDonald's Garage.
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