Douglas James (1888-1962) was the brother of Victoria architect Percy Leonard James (1878-1970). He came to Victoria from the U.K. in 1907 and formed a partnership with his brother, Percy Leonard James, which lasted until he joined the Canadian military in 1915.
After returning from First World War service, Douglas James established his own architecture practice in Duncan, B.C. which he maintained until 1943.
Here is a partial listing of Douglas James’ projects on a Canadian architectural history website.
Here are the Douglas James projects we have included so far on this site and our associated websites:
- 1015 Moss Street, Victoria. Built in 1912-13 (with Percy Leonard James) for Dr, James Helmcken and Ethel Helmcken
- 1558 Beach Drive (with Percy Leonard James), built in 1912 for John W. Morris
- 1790 Beach Drive, (with Percy Leonard James), built in 1912 for Charles S. Baxter
- 45 Craig Street, Duncan, B.C. Built in 1922 for Harold Fairfax Prevost.
- 70 Government Street, Duncan, B.C. Built in 1922 for Charles B. Mains
- 40 Ingram Street, Duncan, B.C. Built in 1923 for the City of Duncan.
- Bazett Building, 161-165 Craig Street, Duncan, B.C. Built in 1924 for Charles Bazett.
- 211 Craig Street, Duncan, B.C. Built in 1926 for James Chesterfield Wragg.
- 733 Wharncliffe Road, Duncan, B.C. Built in 1928 for Claude and Edna Green.
- 231 Government Street, Duncan, B.C. Built in 1929 for Thomas Pitt.
- 151-155 Craig Street, Duncan, B.C. Built in 1929 for Hugh George Savage.
- 134 Government Street, Duncan, B.C. Built in 1940 for the Canadian Legion, Cowichan Branch
- 1301 Government Street, (with David C. Frame), built in 1946 for the Imperial Bank of Canada
1015 Moss Street, built in 1912-13 by architects Percy Leonard James and Douglas James for Dr. James Helmcken and Ethel Helmcken
1301 Government Street, built in 1946 by architects David C. Frame and Douglas James for the Imperial Bank of Canada
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