Roedde House Museum

Profitez de cette visite du musée de la maison Roedde en français ...

Profitez de cette visite du musée de la maison Roedde en français ...

Volunteer Christine gifts us with an excerpt from Charles Dickens' The Haunted Man and the Ghost's Bargain. Enjoy! 

Museum volunteer Cam Cathcart tells us about the Roedde 'boys' - Gus Jr, William (Bill), and Walter. What did the boys do in Victorian Vancouver? Cam will also detail the history of Bill Roedde in particular. 

Docent Jen H tells us about Matilda, the mother of the family. We learn about her background and duties as matriarch. 

Docent Joanne tells us about the history of Barclay Heritage Square. 

Volunteer and Board Advisor Philip tells us about the stunning hall clock in the entrance hall.

Volunteer and Board Advisor Philip tells us about the father of the family - Gustav Adolf Roedde.

Docent and Board Director Josef tells us the tumultuous tale of the assumed designer of the house, Francis M Rattenbury. 

Volunteer and Board Advisor Philip tell us about racism in Vancouver while the Roeddes were living in the house and the story of local legend Joe Fortes.