620 St. Charles Street – Built In 1911 For Edward Gawlor Prior

Buildings Associated With Freemasons – Victoria

620 St. Charles Street was built in 1911 by architect William Ridgway Wilson for Col. Edward Gawlor Prior (1853-1920), a leading figure in Victoria business as well as being a former premier of British Columbia. Col. Edward Gawlor Prior also served as Lt. Governor of British Columbia. Col. Edward Gawlor Prior was a member of Victoria-Colmbia Lodge No. 1 in Victoria.

620 St. Charles Street, Victoria. Built in 1911 by architect William Ridgway Wilson for Col. Edward Gawlor Prior (photo by Temple Lodge No. 33 Historian)

Here is a map showing the location of 620 St. Charles Street:

Here is a Google Street View image of 620 St. Charles Street:

Col. Edward Prior operated his hardware business, E.G. Prior & Co., from a building he had built in 1888 at 1401 Government Street/610 Johnson Street in downtown Victoria. The building is still standing and is now converted into condominiums.

This Heritage Building at 1401 Government Street/606-614 Johnson Street in downtown Victoria was built in 1888 as a store for Edward G. Prior's hardware business, E.G. Prior & Co. — This Heritage Building at 1401 Government Street/606-614 Johnson Street in downtown Victoria was built in 1888 as a store for Edward G. Prior‘s hardware business, E.G. Prior & Co.

Col. Edward Gawlor Prior is buried in Ross Bay Cemetery, Victoria, BC

Grave of Colonel Edward Gawlor Prior, Ross Bay Cemetery, Victoria, B.C.

Here are some websites with more information on 620 St. Charles Street:

Victoria Heritage Foundation
Victoria Hallmark Society
Globe & Mail