posts, the hardwood flooring and the incorporation of stained glass, comprise the staggering list of ornate embellishments present inside the edifice. The maximum view of the surrounding scenery is encompassed in the layout, encouraging movement towards the structure's windows and extremities. Meanwhile, the attractive central hall beckons inhabitants to the hearth. This 'inward-outward' pull draws from inspiration of the respected architect, Frank Lloyd Wright. The alterations made under the director of Colonel Spencer saw to the elegant Oak Room, whose linen-folk oak paneling and ribbed plaster ceiling proves to be impressive, and to the greater freedom in movement enabled by the West 2nd Avenue entrance. See also List of old Canadian buildings List of heritage buildings in Vancouver Notes References Snyders, Tom, and Jennifer O'Rourke. "Aberthau." Namely Vancouver: a Hidden History of Vancouver Place Names. Vancouver: Arsenal Pulp Press, 2001. 17. Heritage Building: Aberthau. Vancouver. Aberthau Cultural Centre. Vancouver. Samuel Maclure Heritage B.C. Retrieved April 1, 2008 Historical Styles – Tudor Revival 1890 - 1940 Wentworth Studio. Retrieved April 1, 2008 Historic Preservation: Tudor Revival 1920s City of Ontario Development Code. Retrieved April 1, 2008 External links Aberthau Mansion -West Point Grey Community Centre Vancouver/ Vancouver’s Heritage Structure Register Canadian Register of Historic Places Province of British Columbia - Heritage Branch Heritage Vancouver Lobby Group Film documenting the gardens, house and greenhouse in colour, 1932, City of Vancouver Archives Tudor Revival architecture in Canada Buildings and structures in Vancouver Heritage buildings in Vancouver Houses completed in 1913 Houses in British Columbia 1913 establishments in British Columbia Community centres in Canada