Vancouver Island Masonic History Project
Vancouver Island Buildings Associated With Freemasons

As part of our Vancouver Island Masonic History Project we are compiling a list of Vancouver Island Buildings Associated With Freemasons.

This page on Vancouver Island Buildings Associated With Freemasons – Victoria, B.C. is currently UNDER CONSTRUCTION. We will be adding more buildings as we do additional research.

Here are some examples of buildings associated with Freemasons in Victoria, British Columbia, listed in chronological order:

901-905 Government Street, Victoria. Built in 1858 but later owned by Stephen Jones, who added 602 Courtney Street to this building in 1913. (phot by Temple Lodge No. 33 Historian)
901-905 Government Street, Victoria. Built in 1858 but later owned by Stephen Jones, who added 602 Courtney Street to this building in 1913. (photo by Temple Lodge No. 33 Historian)

901-905 Government Street

This historic building at 901-905 Government Street in downtown Victoria was originally built in 1858 as Victoria’s first brick hotel.

It was purchased by Stephen Jones, circa 1900. In 1913 Stephen Jones added a new structure to the rear of this building at 602 Courtney Street. Both buildings are still legally consolidated for tax purposes and both are listed together on the Canadian Register of Historic Places.

 

 

 

Congregation Emanu-El Synagogue, 1461 Blanshard Street, Victoria, B.C.
Congregation Emanu-El Synagogue, 1461 Blanshard Street, Victoria, B.C.

Congregation Emanu-El Synagogue, 1461 Blanshard Street. Built in 1863.

Victoria Freemasons laid the cornerstone in 1863. Lumley Franklin, Victoria’s second Mayor and a Charter member of B.C.’s first Masonic lodge, was Congregation Emanu-El President and raised funds for the building’s construction.

 

 

1117-1129 Wharf Street was once the business premises of Robert Paterson Rithet's firm, R.P. Rithet & Company.
1117-1129 Wharf Street was once the business premises of Robert Paterson Rithet‘s firm, R.P. Rithet & Company.

1117-1129 Wharf Street

1117-1129 Wharf Street was the business premises of R.P. Rithet & Company, owned by Robert Paterson Rithet, a member of Vancouver & Quadra Lodge No. 2.

 

 

 

 

 

Duvals Cottage, 1462 Rockland Avenue, Victoria, B.C. Duvals was the family home of Francis J. Barnard
Duvals Cottage, 1462 Rockland Avenue, Victoria, B.C. Duvals was the family home of Francis J. Barnard

1462 Rockland Avenue – Duvals Cottage

Duvals was the home of Francis Jones Barnard, a member of Vancouver & Quadra Lodge No 2.

 

 

 

 

 

The Church of Our Lord, 626 Blanshard Street, Victoria, B.C. Designed and built in 1876 by architect John Teague for Rev. Edward Cridge and the Reformed Episcopal Church
The Church of Our Lord, 626 Blanshard Street, Victoria, B.C. Designed and built in 1876 by architect John Teague for Rev. Edward Cridge and the Reformed Episcopal Church

626 Blanshard Street – Church of Our Lord

Designed and built in 1876 by for Reverend (later Bishop) Edward Cridge and the Reformed Episcopal Church by architect John Teague, a member of Victoria-Columbia Lodge No. 1.

 

 

 

 

 

Victoria Masonic Temple, 650 Fisgard Street. Built in 1878 with additions in 1909.
Victoria Masonic Temple, 650 Fisgard Street. Built in 1878 with additions in 1909.

Victoria Masonic Temple, 650 Fisgard Street

Designed and built in 1878 by architect John Teague, a member of Victoria-Columbia Lodge No. 1.

There was a major addition to the west end of the building in 1909.

 

 

 

 

Victoria City Hall, designed and built by architect John Teague, a Past Master of Victoria-Columbia Lodge No. 1. (photo by Temple Lodge No. 33 Historian)
Victoria City Hall, designed and built by architect John Teague, a Past Master of Victoria-Columbia Lodge No. 1. (photo by Temple Lodge No. 33 Historian)

Victoria City Hall – designed and built in three stages between 1878 and 1891 by architect John Teague, a member of Victoria Columbia Lodge No. 1 in Victoria.

John Teague also served as Mayor of Victoria.

 

 

 

 

 

 

530-540 Johnson Street, Victoria, B.C. Originally built in 1879 by Giacomo Bossi as the Grand Pacific Hotel. (photo by Temple Lodge No. 33 Historian)
530-540 Johnson Street, Victoria, B.C. Originally built in 1879 by Giacomo Bossi as the Grand Pacific Hotel. (photo by Temple Lodge No. 33 Historian)

530-540 Johnson Street – built in 1879 by Giacomo Bossi, a member of Vancouver & Quadra Lodge No. 2. Giacomo Bossi used it as the Grand Pacific Hotel. 530-540 Johnson Street is listed on the Canadian Register of Historic Places.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Society building, designed by John Teague in 1885
Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Society building, designed by John Teague in 1885

Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association, Fisgard Street, Victoria

Designed and built in 1885 for the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association by architect John Teague, a member of Victoria-Columbia Lodge No.1 in Victoria.

 

 

 

 

Charles Hayward's house, built in 1885, is still standing at 1003 Vancouver Street in downtown Victoria (photo by Temple Lodge No. 33 Historian)
Charles Hayward‘s house, built in 1885, is still standing at 1003 Vancouver Street in downtown Victoria

Charles Hayward house, 1003 Vancouver Street

1003 Vancouver Street was designed and built in 1885 by architect John Teague (1883-1902), a member of Victoria-Columbia Lodge No. 1, for Charles Hayward (1839-1919), a member of Vancouver & Quadra Lodge No. 2.

Both John Teague and Charles Hayward served as Mayor of Victoria.

1003 Vancouver Street is listed on the Canadian Register of Historic Places and the Victoria Heritage Registry.

 

 

 

631-645 Yates Street, Victoria, B.C. (photo by Temple lodge No. 33 Historian)
631-645 Yates Street, Victoria, B.C. (photo by Temple lodge No. 33 Historian)

631-645 Yates Street – A consolidation of two buildings, one designed by architect Thomas Trounce (a member of Victoria-Columbia Lodge No. 1) in 1885 and the second designed by architect John Teague (a member of Victoria-Columbia Lodge No. 1) in 1891. An early tenant was hardware firm Nicholles & Renouf, co-owned by Clement Renouf, a member of Victoria-Columbia Lodge No. 1.

Listed on the Canadian Register of Historic Places under the name King Edward Hotel.

 

1501 Fort Street, built in 1885 for David William Higgins, a member of Victoria-Columbia Lodge No. 1 (photo: Temple Lodge No. 33 Historian)
1501 Fort Street, built in 1885 for David William Higgins, a member of Victoria-Columbia Lodge No. 1 (photo: Temple Lodge No. 33 Historian)

1501 Fort Street – built in 1885 for David William Higgins, a member of Victoria-Columbia Lodge No. 1 in Victoria. David William Higgins owned the Daily Colonist newspaper.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gyppeswyck, originally the home of Alexander Alfred Green, built by contractor George Mesher. Now part of the Art gallery of Greater Victoria. (photo by Temple Lodge No. 33 Historian)
Gyppeswyck, originally the home of Alexander Alfred Green, designed by architect William Ridgway Wilson and built by contractor George Mesher. Now part of the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria.

1040 Moss Street, now part of the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria. Gyppeswyck, now known as the Spencer Mansion, was built in 1888 for Alexander Alfred Green (a Freemason) by architect William Ridgway Wilson (a Freemason) and building contractor George Mesher (a Freemason).

Also see 1210-1216 Broad Street, which was built for Alexander Alfred Green in 1889 by architect/builder Thomas Trounce, a Past Grand Master.

 

 

 

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.

Prior Building, 1401 Government Street/606-614 Johnson Street was built in 1888 by architect Leonard Buttress Trimen for Edward Gawlor Prior (1853-1920), who used it for his hardware business, E.G. Prior & Co.

Edward Gawlor Prior was a member of Victoria-Columbia Lodge No. 1.

This building is listed in the Canadian Register of Historic Places.

Also see 620 St. Charles Street.

 

 

 

 

1210-1216 Broad Street, Victoria. Built in 1889 by architect Thomas Trounce for Alexander Alfred Green
1210-1216 Broad Street, Victoria. Built in 1889 by architect Thomas Trounce for Alexander Alfred Green

1210-1216 Broad Street – built in 1889 by architect/builder Thomas Trounce (a Past Grand Master) for Alexander Alfred Green (a member of Victoria Columbia Lodge No. 1). The building was later used by Robert Burns McMicking and Edgar Crow Baker (both Past Grand Masters), who set up Victoria’s first telephone exchange in this building.

 

 

 

 

1407 and 1411 Government Street, Victoria, B.C. 1407 Government Street was built in 1889 by the Brackman-Ker Milling Company, which was owned by David Russell Ker, a member of Victoria-Columbia Lodge No. 1
1407 and 1411 Government Street, Victoria, B.C. 1407 Government Street was built in 1889 by the Brackman-Ker Milling Company, which was owned by David Russell Ker, a member of Victoria-Columbia Lodge No. 1

1407 Government Street was built in 1889 by the Brackman-Ker Milling Company, which was owned by David Russell Ker, a member of Victoria-Columbia Lodge No. 1.

Also see 1420 Broad Street, built by the Brackman-Ker Milling Company in 1907.

 

 

 

 

 

566-570 Yates Street, Victoria, B.C. Built for Lewis Lewis by architect Thomas Hooper in 1891.
566-570 Yates Street, Victoria, B.C. Built for Lewis Lewis by architect Thomas Hooper in 1891. The “L.Lewis” on the cornice refers to Lewis Lewis.

566-570 Yates Street

Designed and built in 1891 by architect Thomas Hooper for Lewis Lewis (died 1904), a member of Vancouver & Quadra Lodge No. 2 in Victoria.

 

 

 

 

 

Duck's Building, Broad Street, Victoria, B.C. Built in 1892 for Simeon Duck.
Duck’s Building, Broad Street, Victoria, B.C. Built in 1892 for Simeon Duck.

Duck’s Building, 1314-1322 Broad Street

Duck’s Building at 1314-1322 Broad Street was built in 1892 by architect William Tuff Whiteway (a Freemason) for Simeon Duck (1834-1905), Past Grand Master of B.C.

 

 

 

 

The Dalton Rocket condominiums, 755-765 Yates Street, Victoria, was originally the Dominion Hotel, owned and built by Stephen Jones, Past Grand Master of B.C. & Yukon
The Dalton Rocket condominiums, 755-765 Yates Street, Victoria, was originally the Dominion Hotel, owned and built by Stephen Jones, Past Grand Master of B.C. & Yukon

Dominion Hotel (now the Dalton Rocket) – 755-765 Yates Street

Owned and operated by Stephen Jones, Past Grand Master and past Potentate of Gizeh Shriners.

 

 

 

 

 

The Board of Trade Building, 31 Bastion Square, Victoria, B.C. Designed by architect Alexander Maxwell Muir in 1892.
The Board of Trade Building, 31 Bastion Square, Victoria, B.C. Designed by architect Alexander Maxwell Muir in 1892.

Board of Trade Building, 31 Bastion Square, Victoria B.C.

Designed and built in 1892 by architect Alexander Maxwell Muir, a member of Vancouver & Quadra Lodge No. 2 in Victoria.

The Board of Trade Building is listed on the Canadian Register of Historic Places.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thomas Shotbolt's former store, now 585-587 Johnson Street, Victoria, B.C.
Thomas Shotbolt‘s former store, now 585-587 Johnson Street, Victoria, B.C.

585-587 Johnson Street

Designed and built in 1892 by architect John Teague for Thomas Shotbolt, who used it for his drug store. It was originally a two storey building, with an upstairs apartment for Thomas Shotbolt’s family.  The second storey was removed in the 1950’s.

Thomas Shotbolt and John Teague were members of Victoria-Columbia Lodge No. 1.

 

 

 

1322 Rockland Avenue, Victoria, B.C. Built for <a href=1322 Rockland Avenue

Designed and built in 1894 by architect William Ridgway Wilson for Hewitt Bostock, a member of Victoria-Columbia Lodge No. 1.

Renovations were done to the house in 1915 by Victoria architect Samuel Maclure.

 

 

Simon Leiser's former warehouse at 524 Yates Street in Victoria was converted to condos in 2011.
Simon Leiser‘s former warehouse at 524 Yates Street in Victoria was converted to condos in 2011.

Simon Leiser & Co. warehouse, 524 Yates Street

This building at 524 Yates Street was built in 1896 by architect A.C. Ewart as a warehouse and office for Simon Leiser & Co., a wholesale grocer.

Simon Leiser (1851-1917) was a member of Vancouver & Quadra Lodge No. 2 in Victoria.

The building was renovated into condominiums is 2011.

727-729 Yates Street was designed and built in 1897 by architect John Teague for real estate investor Dr. F.W. Hall.
727-729 Yates Street was designed and built in 1897 by architect John Teague for real estate investor Dr. F.W. Hall.
The Porter Block, 1402-1406 Douglas Street in downtown Victoria, B.C. Built in 1900 by architect W. Ridgway Wilson for Robert John Porter (photo_ Temple Lodge No. 33 Historian)
The Porter Block, 1402-1406 Douglas Street in downtown Victoria, B.C. Built in 1900 by architect W. Ridgway Wilson for Robert John Porter (photo_ Temple Lodge No. 33 Historian)

1402-1404 Douglas Street, the Porter Block, built in 1900 by architect William Ridgway Wilson for Robert John Porter, a member of Victoria-Columbia No. 1.

 

 

 

 

 

 

1770 Rockland Avenue, Victoria, B.C. was designed and built in 1905 by architect Samuel Maclure for Biggerstaff Wilson, a member of Victoria-Columbia Lodge No.1
1770 Rockland Avenue, Victoria, B.C. was designed and built in 1905 by architect Samuel Maclure for Biggerstaff Wilson, a member of Vancouver&Quadra Lodge No.2

1770 Rockland Avenue, built in 1905 by architect Samuel Maclure for Biggerstaff Wilson, a member of Vancouver & Quadra Lodge No. 2.

Also see 532-536 Herald Street

 

 

 

 

 

1420 Broad Street, built in 1907 by architect Francis Rattenbury for the Brackman-Ker Milling Company, owned by David Russell Ker, a member of Victoria-Columbia Lodge No. 1
1420 Broad Street, built in 1907 by architect Francis Rattenbury for the Brackman-Ker Milling Company, owned by David Russell Ker, a member of Victoria-Columbia Lodge No. 1

1420 Broad Street, built in 1907 by architect Francis Rattenbury for the Brackman-Ker Milling Company, owned by David Russell Ker, a member of Victoria-Columbia Lodge No. 1

Also see 1407 Government Street, which was also built by the Brackman-Ker Milling Company.

 

 

 

855 Pemberton Road, Victoria, BC. Built in 1906-1907 for Alfred Cornelius Flumerfelt. The design is attributed to architect William D'Orly Rochfort (photo by Temple Lodge No. 33 Historian)
855 Pemberton Road, Victoria, BC. Built in 1906-1907 for Alfred Cornelius Flumerfelt. The design is attributed to architect William D’Orly Rochfort (photo by Temple Lodge No. 33 Historian)

855 Pemberton Road, Victoria, BC. Built in 1906-1907 for Alfred Cornelius Flumerfelt , a member of Victoria Columbia Lodge No. 1.

Also see 906 Pemberton Road.

 

 

 

 

 

 

1402 Stadacona Avenue, built for in 1907 by designed/builder David H. Bale as his personal residence. (photo: Temple Lodge No. 33 Historian)
1402 Stadacona Avenue, built for in 1907 by designed/builder David H. Bale as his personal residence. (photo: Temple Lodge No. 33 Historian)

1402 Stadacona Avenue

1402 Stadacona Avenue (at Fort Street) was designed and built in 1907 by designer/building contractor David Herbert Bale (1867-1945), a member of Vancouver & Quadra Lodge No. 2, as his personal residence and the office for his company, D.H. Bale.

 

 

 

 

 

 

713-715 Johnson Street, Victoria, B.C. Built in 1908 by architects Thomas Hooper and C. Elwood Watkins for carriage maker William James Mable, a member of Victoria-Columbia Lodge No.1 (photo b
713-715 Johnson Street, Victoria, B.C. Built in 1908 by architects Thomas Hooper and C. Elwood Watkins for carriage maker William James Mable, a member of Victoria-Columbia Lodge No.1 (photo by Temple Lodge No. 33 Historian)

713-715 Johnson Street

713-715 Johnson Street was built in 1908 by architects Thomas Hooper and C. Elwood Watkins for William James Mable, who used it for his carriage making business, Mable Carriage Works.

William James Mable was a member of Victoria Columbia Lodge No. 1 in Victoria.

 

 

 

 

 

 

532 Herald Street, built in 1908-1909 as a warehouse for for Wilson Brothers. It is now condominiums.
532 Herald Street, built in 1908-1909 as a warehouse for Wilson Brothers. It is now condominiums.

532 – 536 Herald Street
532 Herald Street and 536 Herald Street were built in 1908-1909 for Wilson Brothers and B. Wilson Co. respectively. Biggerstaff Wilson, a member of Vancouver & Quadra Lodge No. 2, was a principal of both companies.

Also see 1770 Rockland Avenue.

 

 

 

 

 

532 Herald Street (left) and 536 Herald Street (right), built in 1908-1909 for Wilson Brothers and the B. Wilson Co. Biggerstaff Wilson was a principal of both companies.
532 Herald Street (left) and 536 Herald Street (right), built in 1908-1909 for Wilson Brothers and the B. Wilson Co. Biggerstaff Wilson was a principal of both companies.

532 – 536 Herald Street

532 Herald Street and 536 Herald Street were built in 1908-1909 for Wilson Brothers and B. Wilson Co. respectively. Biggerstaff Wilson, a member of Vancouver-Quadra Lodge No. 2, was a principal of both companies.

 

 

 

 

512-514 Fort Street, Victoria, BC. Built for David Russel Ker (photo: Temple Lodge No. 33 Historian)
512-514 Fort Street, Victoria, BC. Built for David Russel Ker (photo: Temple Lodge No. 33 Historian)

512-514 Fort Street

512-514 Fort Street was built in 1909 by architect Francis Rattenbury as an investment property for David Russell Ker, a member of Victoria-Columbia Lodge No.1.

512-514 Fort Street is listed on the Canadian Register of Historic Places.

Also see the adjacent building at 510 Fort Street.

 

 

 

 

 

Simon Leiser's house at 1005 St. Charles Street, Victoria, B.C.
Simon Leiser’s house at 1005 St. Charles Street, Victoria, B.C.

1005 St. Charles Street was designed and built i910-1911 by architect Samuel Maclure for Simon Leiser, a leading figure in late 19th and early 20th century Victoria business.

Simon Leiser was a member of Vancouver & Quadra Lodge No. 2 in Victoria.

This building is on the City of Victoria Heritage Registry.

Simon Leiser was also instrumental in the construction of the Royal Theatre, 805 Broughton Street, in 1913.

 

 

 

906 Pemberton Road, Victoria, BC. Built in 1910-1911 by architect Samuel Maclure for Edward and Lola Grierson. Alfred Cornelius Flumerfelt moved here when he married Lola Grierson in 1926 (photo by Temple Lodge No. 33 Historian)
906 Pemberton Road, Victoria, BC. Built in 1910-1911 by architect Samuel Maclure for Edward and Lola Grierson. Alfred Cornelius Flumerfelt moved here when he married Lola Grierson in 1926 (photo by Temple Lodge No. 33 Historian)

906 Pemberton Road, Victoria, BC. Built in 1910-1911 by architect Samuel Maclure for Edward and Lola Grierson. Alfred Cornelius Flumerfelt moved here when he married Lola Grierson in 1926.

Alfred Cornelius Flumerfelt was a member of Victoria-Columbia Lodge No. 1.

Also see 855 Pemberton Road.

 

 

 

 

Central Building, 620 View Street at Broad Street, Victoria, B.C. Built in 1911 for Thomas Shanks McPherson (photo by Temple Lodge No. 33 Historian)
Central Building, 620 View Street at Broad Street, Victoria, B.C. Built in 1911 for Thomas Shanks McPherson (photo by Temple Lodge No. 33 Historian)

Central Building, 620 View Street

The Central Building was built in 1911 by architect Jesse Milton Warren for Thomas Shanks McPherson, a Past Master of Victoria-Columbia No. 1.

 

 

 

 

 

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)
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)

620 St. Charles StreetEdward Gawlor Prior house

620 St. Charles Street was built in 1911 by architect William Ridgway Wilson for Col. Edward Gawlor Prior., a member of Victoria-Columbia Lodge No. 1.

Also see the E.G. Prior & Company Building.

 

 

 

 

 

1912 Victoria newspaper report about 1050-1058 Pandora Avenue / 1508-1516 Cooks Street, built for David Russell Ker by architect William Ridgway Wilson
1912 Victoria newspaper report about 1050-1058 Pandora Avenue / 1508-1516 Cooks Street, built for David Russell Ker by architect William Ridgway Wilson

1050-1058 Pandora Avenue / 1508-1516 Cooks Street

Built in 1911 for David Russell Ker by architect William Ridgway Wilson.

Originally called the Executive Building but became much better known as Wellburn’s Grocery, which was founded and operated by Matthew B. Wellburn.

 

 

 

 

1114-1126 Blanshard Street. the Montrose Apartments. Build in 1911-1912 for Andrew Sheret by architect C. Elwood Watkins.
1114-1126 Blanshard Street. the Montrose Apartments. Build in 1911-1912 for Andrew Sheret by architect C. Elwood Watkins.

1114-1126 Blanshard Street. the Montrose Apartments. Build in 1911-1912 by architect C. Elwood Watkins for Andrew Sheret , a member of Victoria-Columbia Lodge No. 1 in Victoria. Andrew Sheret named this building the Montrose Apartments after his birthplace in Montrose, Scotland.

 

 

 

 

 

1331 Grant Street

Built in 1912 as the family home of Matthew B. Wellburn, who lived in this house until his death on 1969.

 

Catterall Building, 919 Fort Street in downtown Victoria, built as an investment property by Thomas Catterall. (photo by Temple Lodge No. 33 Historian)
Catterall Building, 919 Fort Street in downtown Victoria, built as an investment property by Thomas Catterall. (photo by Temple Lodge No. 33 Historian)

Catterall Building, 919 Fort Street

919 Fort Street was built in 1912 as an investment property by Thomas Catterall, one of Victoria’s leading contractors and builders.

Thomas Catterall was a member of Vancouver & Quadra Lodge No. 2 in Victoria.  He seems to have built 919 Fort Street for himself.

 

 

 

 

737 Fort Street (left), built in 1912 for Alfred Cornelius Flumerfelt and his British North American Trust Company (photo: Temple Lodge No. 33 Historian)
737 Fort Street (left), built in 1912 for Alfred Cornelius Flumerfelt and his British North American Trust Company (photo: Temple Lodge No. 33 Historian)

737 Fort Street, British American Trust Building

737 Fort Street was built in 1912 by architect A. Arthur Cox for the British American Trust Company, which was founded and owned by Alfred Cornelius Flumerfelt, a member of Victoria-Columbia Lodge No. 1 in Victoria.

 

 

 

 

 

1320-1324 Blanshard Street, Victoria, B.C. Built in 1913 by architect Thomas Hooper for Max Leiser, who opened it as the Kaiserhof Hotel
1320-1324 Blanshard Street, Victoria, B.C. Built in 1913 by architect Thomas Hooper for Max Leiser, who opened it as the Kaiserhof Hotel

Kaiserhof Hotel, 1320-1324 Blanshard Street

1320-1324 Blanshard Street was built by architect Thomas Hooper for Max Leiser, a member of Vancouver & Quadra Lodge No. 2 in Victoria.

The building originally opened in 1913 as the Kaiserhof Hotel, a German themed hotel and restaurant.

1320-1324 Blanshard Street is listed on the Canadian Register of Historic Places under the name Kaiserhof Hotel.

 

 

The Royal Theatre, 805 Broughton Street, Victoria. Simon Leiser played a leading role in financing and building this theatre in 1913. (photo by Temple Lodge No. 33 Historian)
The Royal Theatre, 805 Broughton Street, Victoria. Simon Leiser played a leading role in financing and building this theatre in 1913. (photo by Temple Lodge No. 33 Historian)

Royal Theatre – 805 Broughton Street – the primary figure behind planning, financing and building the Royal Theatre was Simon Leiser (1851-1917), a member of Vancouver & Quadra Lodge No. 2 in Victoria. The Royal Theatre was formally opened in 1913 by B.C. Premier Sir Richard McBride, who was also a Freemason.

The Royal Theatre is on the Canadian Register of Historic Places.

 

 

 

 

 

600-610 Courtney Street, Victoria, B.C. Built in 1913 for Stephen Jones, who was Grand Master of B.C. in 1925. (photo by Temple Lodge Historian)
600-610 Courtney Street, Victoria, B.C. Built in 1913 for Stephen Jones, who was Grand Master of B.C. in 1925. (photo by Temple Lodge Historian)

600-610 Courtney Street

600-610 Courtney Street in downtown Victoria was built in 1913 for Stephen Jones, a Victoria hotelier who also served as Grand Master of B.C. & Yukon in 1924-1925.

It was built as an addition to 901-905 Government Street, which was also owned by Stephen Jones. Both buildings are legally consolidated into a single building and are listed on the Canadian Register of Historic Places.

 

McPherson Playhouse, Centennial Square, Victoria, B.C. Built in 1914 for Thomas Shanks McPherson (photo by Temple Lodge No. 33 Historian)
McPherson Playhouse, Centennial Square, Victoria, B.C. Built in 1914 for Thomas Shanks McPherson (photo by Temple Lodge No. 33 Historian)

McPherson Playhouse, Centennial Square – 

The McPherson Playhouse was built in 1914 by architect Jesse Milton Warren for Thomas Shanks McPherson, a Past Master of Victoria-Columbia Lodge No. 1.

 

 

 

 

510 Fort Street, built in 1921 for Waldo Skillings and his Victoria Baggage Company. (photo: Temple Lodge No. 33 Historian)
510 Fort Street, built in 1921 for Waldo Skillings and his Victoria Baggage Company. (photo: Temple Lodge No. 33 Historian)

510 Fort Street – built in 1921 for Waldo Skillings (1870-1938), a member of Victoria-Columbia Lodge No.1, who used it as the office and warehouse for his Victoria Baggage Company.

Also see the adjacent building at 512-514 Fort Street.

 

 

 

 

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