1010 Yates Street – Moxie’s Grill & Bar

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Yates Street – 1000 Block

1010 Yates Street

1010 Yates Street was built circa 1901. It is now Moxie’s Grill & Bar but the building had a long prior history as a car dealership and garage.

1010 Yates Street, built circa 1901. It is now a restaurant but was used for much of its history as a car dealership. (photo) Victoria Online Sightseeing)

Here is a map showing the location of 1010 Yates Street:

Here is a Google Street View image of 1010 Yates Street:

1010 Yates Street, built circa 1901. It is now a restaurant but was used for much of its history as a car dealership. (photo) Victoria Online Sightseeing)

Additional Information About 1010 Yates Street:

• Assessed Value (July 2019): $7,884,400; Land $7,803,000; Buildings $81,400
• Assessed Value (July 2018): $6,332,000; Land $6,253,000; Buildings $79,000
• Assessed Value (July 2017): $4,114,000; Land $3,384,000; Buildings $730,000
• Assessed Value (July 2016): $3,841,000; Land $3,218,000; Buildings $623,000

A Brief History of 1010 Yates Street:

1010 Yates Street was built circa 1901. It is now a restaurant but until the 1970’s it was used primarily as a car dealership and garage.

One long term occupant was Thomas Plimley Ltd., a dealer for Austin and other British cars. Here is a page on British car dealers in Victoria. [note: PDF]

Here are some historic photos of 1010 Yates Street:

• City of Victoria Archives photo M07822 – Thomas Plimley Used Cars, circa 1935
• BC Archives photo I-00955 – Davis-Drake Motors, 1944; Photographer – Duncan Macphail
• BC Archives photo I-01032 – Davis-Drake Motors staff, 1945; Photographer – Duncan Macphail

Here are some Historic Victoria Advertisements for businesses which have occupied 1010 Yates Street:

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