Historic Victoria Advertisements 
Men’s Clothing 1930-1939

As part of our series on Historic Victoria Advertisements, Men’s Clothing, 1930-1939, here is a 1939 advertisement for W. & J. Wilson, which is still in business at 1221 Government Street.

 

1939 advertisement for W. & J. Wilson, 1221 Government Street (Victoria Online Sightseeing Tours collection)

1939 advertisement for W. & J. Wilson, 1221 Government Street (Victoria Online Sightseeing Tours collection)

W. & J. Wilson is still in business at 1221 Government Street, the same location mentioned in the 1939 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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