Indian longhouse

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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among Coast Indians, a long rectangular communal dwelling, built of cedar, housing several families, and used at times for ceremonial affairs.

Quotations

1959

Another attraction . . . will be the famed Indian Longhouse, built last year by Capilano Indians as their centennial project.