156 W 10th Ave

The first resident was Clarence R. Monck, a stonecutter who lived here until 1904. The next twenty years saw new residents every couple of years including a tailor, sheet metal worker, conductor, lineman, bookkeeper, and various labourmen. It wasn’t until 1924 that the first long-term residents moved in. The Ulonska family, who had emigrated from Russia in 1920, lived in the house until 1935.

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, 148, 156 and 166 W 10th Ave are all part of this picturesque and historic block.

Source

VPL Online Directory, British Columbia City Directories 1860-1955