Emily Carr is one of Canada's most recognized and celebrated artists and authors. She was born in Victoria, December 13, 1871 in "Carr House".
Richard Carr (Emily's father) bought the 4-acre property (original size) from Col. Moody on
August 13, 1863. The house was designed by architect John Wright.
The house was built on the property in 1864. It is an Italianate Victorian house well-built from Californian redwood. The address was originally 44 Carr Street, named after her father. The address was changed in 1908 to 207 Government Street.
Growing up in Carr House held wonderful memories for Emily. Her father was extremely English and had a homesickness for his land. Their house and gardens therefore reflected the desire to be more "English" than ever before.
Restored by the B.C. Heritage Branch, Province of British Columbia, Carr House is furnished as it might have been when Emily was a little girl.
For more information, please contact The Emily Carr House Gift Shop and Interpretation Centre 207 Government St. Victoria, B. C. Canada
V8V 2K8 Tel: 250.383.5843.
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