A house with heritage - celebrating 100 years!
The home for Madhouse Creative in Kelowna, is a heritage building dating back to 1907.
Madhouse Creative, the Okanagan-based advertising agency is the latest inhabitant for this stunning two story house, originally built by F.R.E. DeHart, the Managing Director of the Okanagan Fruit and Land Company. In 1907 W.D. Harvey, an Accountant and Secretary-Treasurer of B.C. Growers bought the house.
Jake A. Lietz and his wife Ann, purchased the house in 1946 and converted part of it to six rooms for rent. Cheryl MacKenzie bought the house in 1997 and did extensive renovations, finding the structure’s charm and creating a stunning, airy space.
It is great to have such interesting digs for our creative firm. The people on our team enjoy the space. Although an older building isn’t without its challenges! Just ask James how much he loved the heritage windows this winter when the temperature took a dive!
It is also great to be centrally located in the downtown core of Kelowna. Walking access to restaurants and the lake for a stroll at lunch just add to the character of the company.
