865 Yates Street

Downtown Victoria Tour

Yates Street – 800 Block

865 Yates Street / 1250 Quadra Street 

1250 Quadra Street / 865 Yates Street was originally built in 1926 by architect Ralph Berrill as a showroom and garage for the Begg Motor Company.

It later became BC provincial government offices and the second floor remains office space used by the BC Provincial government.

Here is a map showing the location of 865 Yates Street / 1250 Quadra Street:

Here is a Google Street View image of 1250 Quadra Street / 865 Yates Street:

Additional Information About 1250 Quadra Street

• Assessed Value (July 2018): $9,934,000; Land $6,426,000; Buildings $3,508,000
• Assessed Value (July 2017): $8,955,000; Land $6,978,000; Buildings $1,977,000
• Assessed Value (July 2016): $8,409,000; Land $6,635,000; Buildings $1,774,000

A Brief History of 865 Yates Street / 1250 Quadra Street

1250 Quadra Street / 865 Yates Street was originally built in 1926 by architect Ralph Berrill as a showroom and garage for the Begg Motor Company.

It later became BC provincial government offices and the second floor remains office space used by the BC Provincial government..

Here are links to some historic photographs of 1250 Quadra Street / 865 Yates Street:

• City of Victoria Archives photo M06632 – circa 1926. Photo: Parfitt Brothers

Here are some advertisements from businesses which have been in 1250 Quadra Street / 865 Yates Street over the years. The first two advertisements, from 1926, are from the Begg Motor Company before and after it moved into 1250 Quadra Street / 865 Yates Street from its previous location, half a block to the east at 937 View Street.

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