This charming Period Revival house was built in 1929 by William James Park (1879-1964) and his wife, Mary Agnes (1888-1979), the daughter of John McMyn. The property was originally purchased from Wellington Harris in 1905, and was later increased in size by acquiring more land from Frank Harris, which gave them access to the new Lougheed Highway. Park established a sawmill that sold ties to the CPR, as well as cutting telegraph poles and cordwood. One of the signatories of the petition that created the municipality, Park became its first clerk when Pitt Meadows was incorporated in 1914. He was elected reeve many times, serving in that position for a total of 29 years, and was also a school trustee through the 1930s. Park was one of the founders of the Fraser Valley Milk Producers Association in 1917, which was formed by farmers representative of every district in the valley to bargain with the distributors on behalf of its members for standardized quality and pricing systems. In 1923 Park moved to Vancouver to work with the Fraser Valley Milk Producers Association. When he was afflicted with arthritis, he decided to move back to his farm so that his health would be improved by a more active life. This new house was built on the lowlands of his property. On his return, he started his well-known herd of registered Holstein cattle.
The Park Residence is distinct for its picturesque architecture. The popularity of traditional Period Revival styles during the interwar years illustrates the popularity of historical references in domestic architecture. At the time, it was presumed that a well-built house would display a traditional and readily identifiable style as a hallmark of good taste. Homeowners of the period understood and found comfort in traditional, historically referenced architecture, yet appreciated the domestic comforts of the modern home. Typical of period revival houses built in the 1920s, this house reflected the modern ideals of economy and good design as well as an ongoing pride in past traditions. The half-timbering, asymmetrical design and jerkin-headed front gable are elements that reference the British Arts and Crafts movement.