The Fumerton House is significant as a demonstration of the economic activity and wealth of Kelowna between the 1920s and 1930s when fruit production became the driving economic engine of the area. The house was built for John Francis Fumerton who established a men's clothing, dry goods, and shoe store in Kelowna. Businesses such as Fumerton's helped to establish Kelowna as an important regional service supply centre and reflects the city's development as the population and economic base increased due to the growth of the fruit industry.
The Fumerton House is valued as an example of the influence of the Period Revival styles on residential designs between the two World Wars. Built in 1933 in an interpretation of the Storybook Cottage movement, the picturesque roofline, casement windows and garden setting reflect a romantic representation of traditional domestic ideals.
- Framed: 16 x 20 in (40.64 x 50.8 cm)
- Subject Matter: Cityscape
- Collections: Heritage Homes , Kelowna and Okanagan Valley , SOLD Original Watercolour PAINTINGS