The Holdens

The story, address by address

In 1940 the directory lists J R Holden at 1851 Adanac Street. The 1940 name section, where each person's work is printed, lists John R Holden there as the householder, a waiter at Canadian National Steamships. In 1940 the directory lists G Holden at 3968 Alice Street. The 1940 name section lists Gordon Holden there as the householder, a department manager at Ray's Ltd.

In 1940 the directory lists C Holden at 1754 Barclay Street; the 1940 line is marked *: some member of the family owns the property, to the best of our knowledge (the directory's own mark). The 1940 name section lists Clement Holden there as the householder. The 1940 name section lists R Holden at 1247 Beach Avenue, a compositor at the Sun. The 1940 name section lists Frances A Holden at 1041 Comox Street, retired.

The 1940 name section lists Joan Holden at 2083 Comox Street, a maid for Dr W C McKechnie. A Holden is listed at 2829 Franklin Street in 1940. The 1940 name section lists Albert Holden there as the householder, a laborer at Buckerfield's.

Mrs A Holden is listed at 6325 Granville Street in 1940; the 1940 line is marked * too. The 1940 name section lists Annie Holden there as the householder, widow of J O E, with Frank E Holden, an electrician at the Lucas Electric, James O E Holden, an attendant at the Home Service Station, and Robert E Holden, a shipper at Northern Rubber. Mrs S Holden is listed at 2016 Graveley Street in 1940; the 1940 line is marked * too. The 1940 name section lists Sarah Holden there as the householder, widow of J W.

The 1940 name section lists Ruby E Holden at 2258 Graveley Street, a nurse. The 1940 name section lists Arthur Holden at 1629 Harwood Street, a salesman. Mrs J Holden is listed at 2802 McGill Street in 1940. The 1940 name section lists Jessie Holden there as the householder, widow of J, with Martha A Holden, a saleswoman at Spencer's.

J Holden, a confectioner, is listed at 955 Nicola Street in 1940. The 1940 name section lists Jane Holden there, a saleswoman, with John Holden, a confectioner. The 1940 name section lists J Holden at 1514 Powell Street. The 1940 name section lists Thomas Holden at 872 Richards Street.

P C Houlden, a florist, is listed at 1013 Robson Street in 1940. In 1940 the directory lists C C Holden at 4277 Sophia Street; the 1940 line is marked * too. The 1940 name section lists Charles C Holden there as the householder, a driver at Nelsons Laundries.

In 1940 the directory lists F Holden at 2981 West 13th Avenue. The 1940 name section lists Fred Holden there as the householder, proprietor of Holden Motor Cartage, with Mildred Holden, a cashier at the American News. In 1940 the directory lists Miss C J Holden at 2265 West 16th Avenue; the 1940 line is marked * too. The 1940 name section lists Cath J Holden there as the householder, with Emily Holden, widow of J E.

In 1940 the directory lists H H Holden at 3829 West 19th Avenue. The 1940 name section lists Harry H Holden there as the householder, a bookkeeper. The 1940 name section lists William Holden at 3505 West 29th Avenue, proprietor of the Holden Building. The 1940 name section lists Mary Houlden at 2355 West 45th Avenue, a stenographer at Vancouver Art Gallery.

In 1940 the directory lists B Holden at 1710 West 5th Avenue. The 1940 name section lists Bernard Holden there as the householder, a clerk, with Edward E Holden, a stenographer at the Canadian Government, and Roy P Holden, a porter at the Palace Hotel. In 1940 the directory lists L B Holden at 1481 West 64th Avenue. The 1940 name section lists Lawrence B Holden there as the householder, a fireman at the City of Vancouver.

In 1940 the directory lists F W Holden at 1635 West 64th Avenue. The 1940 name section lists Frederick W Holden there as the householder, an engineer, with Percy L Holden. In 1940 the directory lists J K Holden at 1191 West 72nd Avenue; the 1940 line is marked * too. The 1940 name section lists John K Holden there as the householder, a salesman.

The 1940 name section lists Cath Holden at 2066 West 8th Avenue, widow of R. N Holden is listed at 3533 West 8th Avenue in 1940. The 1940 name section lists Norman Holden there as the householder, a clerk.

Miss E J E Holden is listed at 1853 West Broadway in 1940. The 1940 name section lists Eveline J E Holden there as the householder. The 1940 name section lists James R Holden at 2163 William Street, a salesman.

Today

1851 Adanac, 1041 Comox, 2016 Graveley, 2802 McGill, 2981 West 13th, 2265 West 16th, 3829 West 19th, 3505 West 29th and 2163 William still have their buildings from before 1946, 1041 Comox on the Vancouver Heritage Register; 2829 Franklin (1991), 2355 West 45th (1991), 1635 West 64th (1989), 2066 West 8th (1989) and 3533 West 8th (1987) have newer buildings, by the City's record; the City no longer lists 3968 Alice, 1754 Barclay, 1247 Beach, 2083 Comox, 6325 Granville, 2258 Graveley, 1629 Harwood, 955 Nicola, 1514 Powell, 872 Richards, 1013 Robson, 4277 Sophia, 1710 West 5th, 1481 West 64th, 1191 West 72nd and 1853 West Broadway, so those buildings are probably gone (inferred).