2004 Top Ten Endangered Sites

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Firehall No.15 is the last remaining of its kind still in use — Firehall No.13 was demolished in 2002. The hose towers and distinctive bracketed eaves of these Craftsman-influenced structures were once familiar landmarks in neighbourhoods across the city.

Built around 1914, Firehall No.15 features extensive interior woodwork, ornate pressed-metal ceilings, and its original brass pole.

As a new firehall could be located on adjacent City land, the existing firehall could be re-used if an appropriate community function can be found. Architectural drawings are being prepared as we speak, so this is our last chance to save a community landmark.

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 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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