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Douglas Street – 1300 Block

1319-1329 Douglas Street – the Craft & Norris Block

The Craft & Norris Block was built in 1888 by architects Elmer H. Fisher & William Ridgway Wilson for William Craft.

It is currently owned by the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and legally consolidated with the adjacent I.O.O.F. building at 1313 Douglas Street.

1319-1329 Douglas Street, built in 1889 as the Craft and Norris Block.

1319-1329 Douglas Street, built in 1889 as the Craft and Norris Block by achitects Elmer Fisher and W. Ridgway Wilson.

Here is a map showing the location of the Craft & Norris Block, 1319-1329 Douglas Street:

Here is a Google Street View image of 1319-1329 Douglas Street:

Additional Information About 1319-1329 Douglas Street

This building is now legally consolidated with the adjacent building at 1313 Douglas Street. The Independent Order of Odd Fellows owns both buildings.

  • Assessed Value (July 2019): $4,679,000; Land $2,328,000 Buildings $2,351,000
  • Assessed Value (July 2018): $4,302,000; Land $2,172,000 Buildings $2,130,000
  • Assessed Value (July 2017): $3,759,000; Land $1,893,000 Buildings $1,866,000
  • Assessed Value (July 2016): $3,301,000; Land $1,800,000 Buildings $1,501,000
  • Assessed Value (July 2015): $3,136,000; Land $1,552,000 Buildings $1,584,000
  • Assessed Value (July 2014): $3,134,000; Land $1,466,000 Buildings $1,668,000

A Brief History of 1319-1329 Douglas Street

The Craft & Norris Block was built in 1888 by architects Elmer H. Fisher & William Ridgway Wilson for William Craft.

The Craft and Norris Block is legally consolidated with the adjacent building to the south at 1313 Douglas Street.

Here are links to some historic photos of the Craft and Norris Block, 1319-1329 Douglas Street:

Independent Order of Odd Fellows building, 1313 Douglas Street

Independent Order of Odd Fellows building, 1313 Douglas Street

1313 Douglas Street – I.O.O.F.

1319-1329 Douglas Street is legally consolidated with the adjacent building to the south at 1313 Douglas Street.

Here are some Historic Advertisements of businesses which have occupied 1319-1329 Douglas Street over the years:

1910 advertisement for the Capital City Wine Store, 1327 Douglas Street (Victoria Online Sightseeing Tours collection)

1910 advertisement for the Capital City Wine Store, 1327 Douglas Street (Victoria Online Sightseeing Tours collection)

1910 Advertisement For Capitol City Wine Store, 1327 Douglas Street

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