1462 Rockland Avenue (Duvals)

1462 Rockland Avenue, Originally the Barnard family home, known as “Duvals”

Here is a map showing the location of 1462 Rockland Avenue:

Here is a Google Street View image of 1462 Rockland Avenue:

Additional Information About Duvals, 1462 Rockland Avenue:

• Assessed Value (July 2019): $2,331,000; Land $1,795,000; Buildings $536,000
• Assessed Value (July 2018): $2,158,000; Land $2,001,000; Buildings $157,000
• Assessed Value (July 2017): $2,117,000; Land $1,785,000; Buildings $332,000
• Assessed Value (July 2016): $1,850,000; Land $1,488,000; Buildings $362,000
• Victoria Heritage Foundation

A Brief History Of Duvals, 1462 Rockland Avenue:

1462 Rockland Avenue, also known as Duvals or Duvals Cottage, was built in 1862, making it the oldest house in the Rockland neighbourhood. In 1870 it became the home of Francis Jones Barnard (1839-1889) and, later, of his son George Henry Barnard, who served Victoria as Mayor of Victoria, Member of Parliament and Senator.

It was a Barnard family residence until the 1960’s. It is currently divided into rental apartments.

Here are some links to more information about members of the Barnard family:

• Francis Jones Barnard – Parliament of Canada
• Sir Frank Stilman Barnard – Parliament of Canada
• Senator George Henry Barnard – Parliament of Canada
• George Henry Barnard [note: PDF]

Here are links to some historic photos of Duvals, 1462 Rockland Avenue:

• BC Archives photo B-03931 – Duvals, circa 1870; photographer: Frederick Daily (1838-1914)
• BC Archives photo F-08428 – Duvals, circa 1870; photographer: Frederick Daily (1838-1914)
• City of Victoria Archives photo M00122 – Duvals, circa 1899; photo attributed to Francis Rattenbury
• City of Victoria Archives photo M00577 – Duvals, circa 1903; photographer: Fleming Brothers
• BC Archives photo G-07499 – Duvals, 1907;
• BC Archives photo H-05860 – Duvals, circa 1926;
• City of Victoria Archives photo M00945 – Duvals, circa 1929
• City of Victoria Archives photo M08884 – Duvals, pre-1942
• BC Archives photo H-05857 – Duvals, 1948;

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