1926 Advertisement For Durant Motor Company, Sold By Atkinson Motor Company, 809 Yates Street

Historic Victoria Advertisements

Automobiles & Transportation 1920-1929

As part of our series on Historic Victoria Advertisements, Automobiles & Transportation, 1920-1929, here is a 1926 advertisement for Durant Motors of Canada automobiles, sold in Victoria by Atkinson Motor Company, Ltd., 809 Yates Street.

1926 advertisement for Durant Motors of Canada, sold by Atkinson Motor Company, 809 Yates Street in downtown Victoria. (Victoria Online Sightseeing Tours Inc. collection)

Here is an historic photo of 809 Yates Street:

• City of Victoria Archives photo M05598 – 1960, showing Ming’s Restaurant in a building which appears to have been originally designed as a garage;

Here are some links to more information on the Durant Motor Company:

• DurantMotors.org
• Wikipedia

Here is a video of a 1926 Durant Star:

Here is a map showing the location of 809 Yates Street:

Here is a Google Street View showing the current appearance of 809 Yates Street:

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