Helmcken House, House museum in Victoria, Canada.
The wooden residence features a one-story log structure with two additional two-story frame sections, positioned on elevated ground near the Royal BC Museum.
Built in 1852, the house belonged to Dr. John Sebastian Helmcken, the first speaker of British Columbia's assembly and a key negotiator for the province's entry into Confederation.
The museum displays the medical equipment and personal belongings of Dr. Helmcken, presenting the living conditions and healthcare practices of 19th-century British Columbia.
The Royal BC Museum manages guided tours of the house, allowing visitors to explore the preserved rooms and period furnishings throughout the year.
The original structure represents one of the few remaining examples of piece-sur-piece construction technique in British Columbia, maintaining its position on its initial foundation.
Location: British Columbia
Website: https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/events/calendar/event/59132/helmcken-house
Address: 638 Elliot Street V8V 2P8
Website: https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/events/calendar/event/59132/helmcken-house
GPS coordinates: 48.42000,-123.36700
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:07
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