East Vancouver bids farewell to its iconic, polka dot property [Video]

An iconic home famous for its polka-dotted exterior will soon be torn down, marking the end of an era for East Vancouver residents.

A quaint historic cottage emblazoned with large, firetruck-red spots, the house that sits nestled on the corner of East 3rd Avenue and Lakewood Drive has been turning heads for over three decades.

“Honestly, I had no idea that the house would leave such a strong, lasting impression,” laughs former owner Chuck Currie, the artist behind the icon.

The notable Vancouver saxophonist and former executive chef of White Spot bought the house in the fall of 1989, painting it its famed red and white just three years later.

He had been inspired by the act of a mischievous colleague, who had pranked a friend by painting their home in polka dots while they were away on vacation. There had been no real impetus, he says, other than he …