Downtown Victoria Tour

Johnson Street – 500 Block

557-559 Johnson Street

557-559 Johnson Street was originally built in 1875 as a two storey commercial building for Alexander Gilmore. The third storey was added circa 1886. In 1890 this building became the east wing of the adjacent building at 547-555 Johnson Street.

557-559 Johnson Street is listed on the Canadian Register of Historic Places.

557-559 Johnson Street

557-559 Johnson Street

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Additional Information About 557-559 Johnson Street

  • Assessed Value (July 2019): $2,952,000; Land $1,950,000; Buildings $1,002,000
  • Assessed Value (July 2018): $2,952,000; Land $1,950,000; Buildings $1,002,000
  • Assessed Value (July 2017): $2,675,000; Land $1,878,000; Buildings $797,000
  • Canadian Register of Historic Places 

A Brief History of 557-559 Johnson Street

557-559 Johnson Street was originally built in 1875 as a two storey commercial building for Alexander Gilmore. The third storey was added circa 1886. In 1890 this building became the east wing of the adjacent building at 547-555 Johnson Street.

It was used as Saunders Grocery before becoming the business premises of Gilmore & Mccandless, Merchant Tailors.

557-559 Johnson Street is listed on the Canadian Register of Historic Places.

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