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NEWS photo Neil Lucente

437 Somerset St.; North Vancouver

Mysterious heritage

THIS HOME was the first in © struction of the Wigwam Inn, tocat-
the area built near the top of ed at the north end of Indian Arm

341. Lonsdale North Van.

the 29th Sreet hill with a good
view of Burrard Inlet

NORTH SHORE
HERITAGE
By Dorothy Foster

twas originally built as a’hunt-
ing lodge by Count Gustav
Constantin Alvo Van Alvensleben.
The count, an entrepreneur,
arrived from Germany:in the early
1900s und became involved in sev-

- eral. business ventures, the mast
_well known being the 1910 con-

Intet. .
Although the hunting lodge pic-
tured above was very grand, com-
plete with wraparound verandas
and a circular carriage drive, his
main residence was in Vancouver
at what is now known as Crofton
House School.

He. solicited financing for bis
business ventures from German

nobility and the Kaiser himself

invested in his endeavors,

There is much speculation and
mystery surrounding the count and
his stay here prior to the war.

Tunnels were said to have been dug
B,

See Owner page 19

- Low Prices

Kitchens from $80 a finear ft.
* 8 different finishes including solid oak

_, * Sturdy 3/4” construction
‘¢ heavy duty hinges
.. "self closing drawers

do-it-yourself or installed —
Mon - Sat 8:00 - 4:30

237 E. 1st St. N. Van 987-4111
__Bhy. 420- 8123

y 5550 Fraser St. Van.

Price includes Deluxe Futon ma
Cover and Pillows not included.

installation, permit, and |
20 feet of gas piping.
Taxes extra.

ONLY. 10% DOWN!

‘with door.
54999