The gazebo at the Miyazaki house in Lillooet, BC is not original to the property but it is an attractive feature and has been a popular addition. The first gazebo was built in 1987 by Victor Dewitt and Tom Mears. Below is a photo of Victor Dewitt taken during construction, originally posted on his Instagram…
Category: Restoration
Restoration plans and completed projects for the Miyazaki House.
Conservation and Restoration Of The Miyazaki House
From the start, the Miyazaki House Society has planned for conservation and restoration of the Miyazaki House. Our mission is to restore and preserve the Miyazaki House as a heritage property and bring her back to her former glory. Houses built in the second empire style are rare in western Canada especially in rural areas…
White Picket Fence at the Miyazaki House
In November 2019 the white picket fence was replaced at the Miyazaki House. As far back as we have records, the grounds at the Miyazaki House have been enclosed with a wooden picket fence. Wood has a limited life span and many parts of the fence were in need of replacing due to rot and…