Haldi House (aka Bedford House) in Fort Langley being lowered onto its new and higher foundation. This 1908 home was built by Jacob and Jesse Haldi directly beside their butcher shop (now demolished). It was home to the popular Bedford House Restaurant for many years and has been empty of rat east dozen years. Township of Langley is restoring the structure to its original appearance and plans to eventually open it for public use. More details HERE
Historic Haldi House & Family by Bonnie Hartup The Haldi House is moving just a little south from its original position on the Glover ( Trunk Road). The Township is raising it up and moving it closer to the CNR railway tracks. When the house was built by carpenter Billy Brown between 1907 and 1910 there were no CNR train tracks. It is said that the house was built next to the Old Hudson’s Bay company store, which Jacob Haldi used as a meat store. Who was Jacob Haldi? He was a Swiss man, born June 10, 1846 to Jacob Haldi Sr. and Magdalene Keller in Sannen Bern Switzerland. He also had a step mother named Magdelena Metzeneu who married his father in Switzerland in 1849. Jacob immigrated to the United States prior to 1870. The 1870 census has working as a bartender with hotel owner, Jacob Beller, his wife [...]
Wheels of Time is a whimsical story that highlights Langley's people and events between 1910 and 1969, with a focus on the heritage CNR Station (built in 1915). Produced by Brigitte Seib and the Creative Compass Society, with music by Tom Hammel, the short film touches on the lives of Station Agent Richard Simpson and his wife Mary; Langley's first doctor, Benjamin Marr; builder Billy Brown; butcher Jacob Haldi and his wife Jesse; farmer Hamilton Edge; British war bride Lois Bowling and her husband Ross; and the famous Flood of '48. For further information about Creative Compass Society visit HERE. The Langley Heritage Society is located on the traditional and unceded lands of the Kwantlen, Katzie, Matsqui, and Semiahmoo peoples. We respect this land and its original occupants. Watch the Wheels of Time HERE
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