Sons of Norway Lodge Torn Down

By 250 News

Monday, May 03, 2010 03:58 AM

Prince George, B.C.- Another piece of Prince George's past has been demolished.

The Sons of Norway Lodge on Valhalla Road at Tabor Lake was torn down over the weekend.

Over the years, the Lodge was the scene of picnics, summer fun, winter cross country skiing and snowmobiling events.

The building had been deemed unsafe some time ago.

Here are some photos of the weekend wrecking:

Above, Excavator takes another bite out of the remaining roof.

Below, left last bits of metal roof are torn down, while at right, major timbers are burned while excavator tears down remaining walls

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Posted on Monday, May 03, 2010 03:58 AM in News by 250 News

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Posted by: gus on May 3 2010 7:26 AM

And this was because?????? .... no more sons left to maintain the building over the years?

Posted by: Stompin Tom on May 3 2010 8:05 AM

gus,

its been awhile since they have run the lodge, but if I remember correctly I heard stories of how the liability insurance was getting to high, maintenance costs getting to high, and a loss of interest in the business.

Posted by: Stompin Tom on May 3 2010 8:06 AM

interesting to see the picture of a fire at the demo site, I was of the understanding that was no longer allowed?

Posted by: highlanderpg on May 3 2010 9:02 AM

Thats too bad, I once attended a graduation dance there, it was one of the best dances I ever went to. But when theres no one to pay to fix these old pieces of history what can you do?

Posted by: He spoke on May 3 2010 11:39 AM

Yep had a few parties out there, Loved it when they did the haunted house. Lots of fun out at that lodge.....

Yep, get old and cricketty in me joints. I guess, I'm gonna be a coffin dodger before you know it.

Those were the days my friend, when we use drink and dance.

Posted by: metalman on May 4 2010 8:33 AM

Ahh the memories of good times so long ago.
Sad to see the old girl go, but she has been neglected of late.
metalman.