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The Fort Victoria Brick Project Commemorates Black Pioneers

The Fort Victoria Brick Project Commemorates Black Pioneers

In 1986 the City of Victoria undertook The Fort Victoria Brick Project to commemorate early Victoria pioneers and settlers. A double row of 1000 bricks was laid from […]
Occidental Hotel, Victoria; at the corner of Store and Johnson Streets (circa 1866)

Occidental Hotel, Victoria; at the corner of Store and Johnson Streets (circa 1866)

Brown’s studio was at this hotel.  He stayed here during the winter 1882 and into the summer of 1883.
Dr. Jones’ dentist office sign

Dr. Jones’ dentist office sign

When Barkerville was restored as a gold rush town tourist attraction, the office of Dentist Jones, complete with sign, chair and instruments became a feature on the main […]