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Architect Kenneth Terriss and developer Allan Askew are doing an illustrated talk about . Monday, September 21st 7:30 pm $10.00 Unitarian Church, 949 West 49th Avenue, Vancouver. You can sign up and get a bit more info from .
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from The 鶹ýӳHeritage Foundation's site:
What is a 鶹ýӳSpecial anyway?
Some say it derives from the “rancher” turned sideways, to adapt to Vancouver’s
narrow lots. Popular and quick to build, thousands of “鶹ýӳSpecials” were
constructed in the 1960s and 70s in bluecollar neighbourhoods all over the lower
mainland, and they remain today the dominant house type in Vancouver.
The sheer quantity of Specials and their adaptability to a two family dwelling is
making them more and more attractive to first time buyers.
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Don't forget that VIA has a with a great drawing of a 鶹ýӳSpecial.