The Gertrude Lawson House This stately home was built in 1938 by Gertrude Lawson» daughter of John and Christina Lawson, pioneer residents of West Vancouver from 1909. Gertrude was a much beloved teacher in West Vancouver for three decades. She died in 1989 at the age of 96. The stones used for the exterior of the house were brought from New Zealand as ballast on a sailing ship. These stones were acquired by John Lawson and stored until used for Gertrude's house. In 1989 the District of West Vancouver acquired the property, which after restoration, became the new "West Vancouver Museum and Archives". Membership Categories and Annual Fees in the West Vancouver. Historical Society 680 - 17th. Street, West Vancouver, B.C. V7V 3T2 Regular Membership............................*..........$ 15.00 per year Senior Membership (60 or Older).......................... 10.00 per year Corporate Membership: - With Head Office Outside West Vancouver.................... 100.00 per year - An Independent Business With Head Office in West Vancouver. 35.00 per year - Any Small Business Regardless of Location........... 35.00 per year Donations to the Society Capital Fund are Welcome in any Denomination. The Capital Fund is used to Provide Furnishings, Equipment and the Development of Special Programs for the Museum and Archives. Application For Membership Mr, Mrs, Ms........................................................... Corporation........................................................... Address............................................. Business Phone... City.......................... Postal Code :........ Home Phone....... Regular Membership................$ 15.00 $ Senior Membership.................$ 10.00 $ Corporation, Outside West Van......$ 100.00 $ Corporation, Small, or in West Van.$ 35.00 $ * Donation to Capital Fund......... Any Amount $ Enter Amount for Each Category that Applies Fees and Donations are Income Tax Deductibie * Donate $300 or more to the Capital Fund and receivt a limited Total Payment $ edition print of the Gertrude Lawson House by Laureen Jones.