1720 Store Street

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1720 Store Street

1720 Store Street was built in 1908 as a warehouse. It is now being used for retail and is currently occupied by Chintz & Company.

Here is a map showing the location of 1720 Store Street:

Here is a Google Street View image of 1720 Store Street:

Additional Information About 1720 Store Street

• Assessed Value (July 2019): $6,343,000; Land $3,127,000; Buildings $3,216,000
• Assessed Value (July 2018): $5,850,000; Land $2,756,000; Buildings $3,094,000
• Assessed Value (July 2017): $5,458,000; Land $2,261,000; Buildings $3,197,000

A Brief History of 1720 Store Street

1720 Store Street was built in 1908 as a warehouse for R.J. Nott. The original building permit, issued to R.J. Nott by the City of Victoria in June 1908, describes a “new brick building, 1 storey, 1 room, purpose: warehouse” with an estimated construction cost of $3,000.00.

For much of its early history it was used for light industrial purposes, including welding shops and machine shops. Since the 1980’s it has been used for retail stores. It is currently occupied by Chintz & Company.

Here are links to some historic photographs of 1720 Store Street:

• City of Victoria Archives photo M01154 – 1959
• City of Victoria Archives photo M01402 – 1959

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