537 Johnson Street – Wille’s Bakery

537 Johnson Street, Wille’s Bakery, built in 1887 by architect Elmer H. Fisher for Louis Wille.

Here is a map showing the location of 537 Johnson Street:

Here is a Google Street View image of 537 Johnson Street:

Additional Information About 537 Johnson Street, Willie’s Bakery

• Assessed Value (July 2020): $2,067,000; Land $883,000 Buildings $1,184,000
• Assessed Value (July 2019): $2,232,000; Land $787,000 Buildings $1,445,000
• Assessed Value (July 2018): $1,974,000; Land $739,000 Buildings $1,235,000
• Assessed Value (July 2017): $1,834,000; Land $718,000 Buildings $1,116,000
• Assessed Value (July 2016): $1,798,000; Land $683,000 Buildings $1,115,000
• Assessed Value (July 2015): $1,687,000; Land $588,000 Buildings $1,099,000
• Assessed Value (July 2014): $1,660,000; Land $556,000 Buildings $1,104,000
• Canadian Register of Historic Places – recognized in 1995 and listed in 2006.

A Brief History of Willie’s Bakery, 537 Johnson Street

This City of Victoria Heritage Building at 537 Johnson Street was built in 1887 by architect Elmer H. Fisher for Louis Wille, who used it for his business, Wille’s Bakery.  Wille’s Bakery operated here until 1976.

The building was formally recognized by the Canadian Register of Historic Places in 1995 and listed in 2006. It is currently used as commercial space on the main floor with apartments on the upper floor.

Here are some links to historic photographs of 537 Johnson Street:

• City of Victoria Archives photo M06091 – interior of Wille’s Bakery, circa 1892
• City of Victoria Archives photo M01464 – Wille’s Bakery, April 1960