2001 Top Ten Endangered Sites

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The hose towers and distinctive bracketed eaves of these Craftsman-influenced fire halls were once features of pre-WWII neighbourhoods across the city

These Eastside landmarks are the last two of their kind still in use (one other, in Marpole, is now a seniors' centre). The interiors feature extensive woodwork and ornate pressed-metal ceilings. Destruction is imminent.

Updated 27 June 2005: Firehall #13 was torn down in 2002, #15 is still threatened.

Updated 19 May 2006: Council is now considering options for a replacement hall, and Firehall #15 is now under serious threat of being demolished. HV has sent a new letter to city hall.

Updated 03 August 2006: On July 20, 2006, Vancouver City Council approved the retension of the firehall #15 on the current site, for incorporation/attachment to a new fire hall facility, and funds will be allocated for a full restoration of the building.

Updated 26 February 2007: In a sudden backtrack of last year's vote to save the firehall, city hall is once again voting on it's fate, on Thursday, March 1. The internal recommendations are to demolish the building, and build new. As of Wednesday evening, the online petition to save the building has received 361 signatures in favour of retention. We await the decision...again.

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