Historic Victoria Advertisements 
Men’s Clothing 1910-1919

As part of our series on Historic Victoria Advertisements, Men’s Clothing, 1910-1919, here is a 1910 advertisement for W. & J. Wilson, which is still in business at 1221 Government Street.

1910 advertisement for W. & J. Wilson, which is still in business at 1221 Government Street in downtown Victoria. (Victoria Online Sightseeing Tours Inc. collection)

1910 advertisement for W. & J. Wilson, which is still in business at 1221 Government Street in downtown Victoria. (Victoria Online Sightseeing Tours Inc. collection)

W. & J. Wilson is still in business at 1221 Government Street, the same location mentioned in the 1910 advertisement.

1221 Government Street. The current facade was designed in 1912 by architect William Ridgway Wilson for W & J Wilson, one of Victoria's oldest businesses. The building likely dates from the 1870's.

1221 Government Street. The current facade was designed in 1912 by architect William Ridgway Wilson for W & J Wilson, one of Victoria’s oldest businesses. The building likely dates from the 1870’s.

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