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Saturday, 15 November 2025

Farewell, Olafson House


Sadly, Gisli Olafson House at 539 William Avenue was torn down on November 13, 2025 after its fourth fire in three months.

I spent a lot of time at the HSC when I was in my teens and passed this place weekly on the bus. It was one of my favourite houses in the city and young, innocent me thought that one day I might buy it, renovate it (with a book nook in the turret) and live there.

Here's a look back at its history and some of the people who called it home over the past 130 years.

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