148 W 10th Ave

Built in 1908, this house is a good example of the Edwardian Builder style which was popular during the city's building boom in the early years of the 20th century. These wooden frame buildings were often two and a half stories with a full front porch and simple decorative elements such as columns, wooden window frames, and gables.

The home's first resident was William Rutherford, who worked in real estate at Fidelity Real Estate Co; however, Fred W Welsh, who is listed on the building permit in 1908 lived in the house from 1912-1917. This house was restored by the Davis Family in 1977.

Colloquially known as the Davis Block, the extraordinary collection of well-preserved heritage homes on the 100 block of W 10th Avenue between Manitoba and Columbia is largely due to the efforts of the Davis family. In the 1970s and 80s, John and Nita “Pat” Davis and their family purchased, restored and protected with heritage designation a succession of houses that were threatened by neglect and demolition, often converting them to multiple suites and providing long-term affordable rental accommodation. This house, along with 117, 140, 144, 150, 156 and 166 W 10th Ave are all part of this picturesque and historic block.

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