DEEP COVE’S WATERFRONT Historic log cabin to be destroyed A PART of Deep Cove’s waterfront history is slated to face built the cluster of cabins in the the wrecking ball within the week. lat Originally one of four, the his- toric log cabin is the last in Panorama-Deep Cove Park. Six-year cabin resident Ingrid Baxter says that peorte still tell her about the gocu times they had at - the cabin. ‘‘There’s been many people who have come by and said they spent their honeymoon here or had a great party here,’’ Baxter recalls. ‘It’s quite a shame thet it's coming down,” she says. ‘‘It trig- gers a lot of memories of summer resort living that Deep Cove is all about.”” Baxter notes that the cabin was built with relaxation in mind. “You can't see out of the windows until you're sitting down,’’ she ex- - plains. “It's designed for sitting and relaxing.”’ HISTORIC TRAGEDY Despite the loss of hex home, Baxter stresses that the cabin’s demolition is a historic tragedy rather than a personal one. ‘“‘It’s more of a historic loss to the community,’’ she says. Deep Cove’s waterfront has witnessed many changes cover the years. The one-room log cabin’s various occupants have been in- volved in a large part of this histo- ry. “NORTH SHORE'S "5: Sergio Valente FASHION LEISURE WEAR Sizes 30.38 7 colors and Much More, Sweaters, Fleece Wear, Jackets... 967 West ist St., North Van. }(up the ramp haif block west_of HomeTown) By STEPHEN BARRINGTON Contributing Writer SIX-YEAR cabin resident Ingrid Baxter...‘‘a historic loss to the community.” Beginning in the late 1920s, Deep Cove’s shoreline became a popular spot for summer cottage dwellers and Vancouver day visitors. Here they delighted in regatta frolicks and weekend dances throughout the summer. Alfred ‘‘Shorty’’ Riebolt, a saystery-type man originally from Switzerland, is believed to have LEVIS Men & women 531 - 516 black & stonewash $34.95 “Where it pays to find us!" Open 7 days a week Thurs. & Fri. until 9:00 WAREHOL e 1940s. BRILLIANT ENTREPRENEUR . The multi-lingual Shorty was an entrepreneur, described as ex- tremely brilliant and good-hearted. Residents recalled he rented the cabins because of little overnight accommodation in the area. After the Second Wo'd War, the waterfront took on a new face, offering a residence for an ex- clusive boys’ camp. A Dr. Miller, a professor from the University of San Fransisco, ran the camp for several years. The cabin reportedly housed notables such as Bing Crosby's son. By the 1950s, proprietorship again changed and the remaining cabins served as waterfront ac- commodation for the Deep Cove Motel, which was operated by Joe Thornley for nearly two decades in Panorama Park. Thornley felt the cabin locations were perfect because of the easy road access and wonderful view of the water. Business was tremen- dous as the site offered an abun- dance of seaside life and Saturday night dances. Finally in the 1970s, the District of North Vancouver reclaimed the land, now called Deep Cove Park. But the cabin is destined to become rubble when crews raze the structure later this week. 980-8070 29 ~ Wednesday, October 1, 1986 - h Shore News Discover best buys PAGE 42 EWS photo Mike Wakstlaid WITH CONSTRUCTION crews waiting anxiously, the last of Deep Cove’s log cabins is expected to be demolished within the week to make way for the new Deep Cove Park. The cabin, the last of four believed to have been built in the late 1940s, has seen four decades of summer hilari- ty and relaxation on the cove’s shoreline. Rental canoes (foreground) will still be available at the new park. HE GREW. " The affordable alternative * Ski equ ipment that fits for two seasons * Skis that are properly maintained * Skis that are the proper length *« Boots that are the correct size alf the time *« You may exchange boot sizes and ski lengths at any : time * .. and you keep them at home all for one low price KIS LYING SS TIF (to 100 Ibs.) $469°° $499% NORDICA LOOK *269° p/\ OPEN DAILY DES TINATION SKI RENTALS 4160 Marine Dr., North Vancouver 984-4394 984-7191 youths adults