Overview
Address
1076-1078 Cardero St, Vancouver BC
Neighbourhood
West End
type
Mixed Use
Significance
B: Significant
Description
Located on Cardero Street between Comox and Pendrell, the Cardero Grocery (1076-1078 Cardero St) was built in 1902 and the Fleming Residence (1074 Cardero St) was built in 1908, both in the Edwardian style.
Mrs. Kate Fleming, widow of R.J. Fleming, operated a store at 1076 Cardero Street from 1902 until 1935.
With no prior experience, Emma Ng and her husband bought the store in 2003, which they ran until 2017. They came to Vancouver from Hong Kong around 1990 and worked very hard and enjoyed being a central part of the neighbourhood. The convenience store sold popular items like candies and treats the students from nearby Lord Roberts School would frequent during their school breaks.
In January 2020, a proposal for a new project was submitted by SHAPE Architecture to retain and restore the two heritage buildings and create a infill property in the rear yard.
Source
Global News, Georgia Straight, Urban YVR
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