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Government Street – 1000 Block
1007 Government Street
1007 Government Street is the oldest building in this block of Government Street.
It was originally built in 1863 by civil engineer Dennis Harris as a one storey shop for Christian Hein. The second storey was added in 1886.
It is listed on the Canadian Register of Historic Places as the Bridgman Building.
1005 Government Street, built in 1863
Here’s a map showing the location of 1007 Government Street:
Here is a Google Street View image of 1007 Government Street:
Additional Information About 1007 Government Street
- Assessed Value (July 2019): $3,100,000; Land – $2,373,000, Buildings – $727,000 (includes 604 Broughton Street)
- Assessed Value (July 2018): $2,548,000; Land – $1,814,000, Buildings – $734,000 (includes 604 Broughton Street)
- Assessed Value (July 2015): $1,930,000; Land – $1,031,000, Buildings – $899,000 (includes 604 Broughton Street)
- Assessed Value (July 2014): $11,930,000; Land – $976,000, Buildings – $954,000 (includes 604 Broughton Street)
- Victoria Hallmark Heritage Society
A Brief History of 1007 Government Street
1007 Government Street is the oldest building in this block of Government Street.
It was originally built in 1863 by civil engineer Dennis Harris as a one storey shop for Christian Hein. The second storey was added in 1886.
It is listed on the Canadian Register of Historic Places as the Bridgman Building.
Here are links to some historic photographs of 1007 Government Street:
- City of Victoria Archives photo M05376 – Redfern Jewellers, circa 1884
- City of Victoria Archives photo M04088 – Brand’s Restaurant, 1959
More coming soon.
1007 Government Street is legally consolidated with 604 Broughton Street.
The Bridgman Building at 604 Broughton Street was built in 1885 but its current facade was added in 1910 by architects Percy L. James and Douglas James.
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