August 15th – 16th Comox and Filberg Heritage park

August 15^th – 16^th Comox        You would never know it based on our simple, humble home but architecture feeds my soul.  I got a full serving of soul food today as we explored the Filberg Heritage lodge and park in the small town of Comox.  Robert Filberg came from a working class family.  A history of rags to riches that would make an interesting novel in itself led him to become the President of the Comox Logging and Railway Company.  He commissioned the construction of his 4000 square foot “arts and crafts” family summer lodge in 1929.  It blends into the lowlands overlooking the waters of Georgia Strait and Baynes Sound. 

Upon his death he gave back to his community (as he had over time) by donating his summer lodge in Comox to a community foundation which eventually worked with the City of Comox to establish it as a public park and event venue.  In addition to the 9 acres and home he left $11 million for general upkeep over time.  While we did not get to go inside the house we enjoyed a thorough exploration of the 9 acres with its original chicken sheds and out buildings still intact.  Numerous photos show the unobtrusive structure and attention to detail.  A beautiful dahlia garden brings fond memories of Sheila’s beautiful bouquets.

And now an unabashed photo bomb.