2544 Columbia St

Built in the late 1890s, this Queen Anne style home consists of a wood frame and is characterized by its front-facing bay window, porch, gables, and fretwork. Significant alterations to the original building have been made since its inception, including front and side additions. The exterior façade has been refurbished in period style and contributes to the heritage character of the Columbia Street and 10th Avenue blocks that surround this corner lot.

The Bloomfield Residence forms a cluster with its neighbour, 2532 Columbia Street, commonly known as the Bloomfield Studio. Henry Bloomfield, a stained glass artist from England, was the original owner of both addresses. He and his two sons operated the family’s stained glass business, Bloomfield & Sons, out of the studio building while living in the adjacent residence. Their original stained glass work is installed in the residence’s living room bay window.

Henry Bloomfield established BC’s first art glass studio in New Westminster in 1890. He moved to Vancouver in 1898 with his two sons, Charles and James and they lived and worked here. James (Bloomfield) went on to have his own distinguished career as a stained glass artist. His local work includes St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Gabriola Mansion and the design of the City of Vancouver coat of arms used 1903-69.

Source

Open Vancouver Guidebook (VHF), Heritage Register files