The Jackson House
Residence of Charles H. Jackson, who held a variety of public and private offices in the community and was involved in fruit and hotel industries.
The Jackson House is significant as a demonstration of the economic activity and wealth of Kelowna at a time when fruit production became the driving economic engine of the area. It reflects the city's development as its population and economy base increased due to significant growth in the fruit industry; later additions attest to ongoing growth and prosperity. The house is situated in Kelowna's historic Abbott Street neighbourhood one block from Lake Okanagan.
The original owner, Kenneth Flinn Oxley (1886-1936) was a merchant, and moved into the original part of this house at the time of his marriage in 1910. It was later owned by Charles Hill Jackson (1879-1956), who held a variety of public and private positions in the community and was involved in the fruit and hotel industries. Over the years, Jackson was an accountant and notary public, official administrator of Kelowna, Secretary of Western Canners and manager of the Mayfair Hotel. His success is reflected in the additions to this originally modest home, located near the shore of Lake Okanagan.
- Framed: 16 x 20 in (40.64 x 50.8 cm)
- Subject Matter: Cityscape
- Collections: Gifted, Donated , Heritage Homes , Kelowna and Okanagan Valley