Downtown Victoria Tour

Johnson Street – 700 Block

705-711 Johnson Street – the Scott Building

The Scott Building at 705-711 Johnson Street was built in 1912 by architect Leonard W. Hargreaves for Robert Scott.

It is listed on the Canadian Register of Historic Places.

The Scott Building, 705-711 Johnson Street. Built in 1912 for Robert Scott by architect Leonard W. Hargreaves.

The Scott Building, 705-711 Johnson Street. Built in 1912 for Robert Scott by architect Leonard W. Hargreaves.

Here is a map showing the location of the Scott Building, 705-711 Johnson Street:

Here is a Google Street View image of the Scott Building:

Additional Information About the Scott Building, 705-711 Johnson Street

  • Assessed Value (July 2018): $2,872,000; Land $1,375,000 Buildings $1,497,000
  • Assessed Value (July 2017): $2,754,000; Land $1,132,000 Buildings $1,622,000
  • Assessed Value (July 2016): $2,583,000; Land $1,076,000 Buildings $1,507,000
  • Assessed Value (July 2015): $2,050,000; Land $927,000 Buildings $1,123,000
  • Assessed Value (July 2014): $1,837,000; Land $876,000 Buildings $961,000
  • Canadian Register of Historic Places – formally recognized in 1995, listed in 2005

A Brief History of the Scott Building, 705-711 Johnson Street

The Scott Building at 705-711 Johnson Street was built in 1912 by architect Leonard W. Hargreaves for Robert Scott, a leading landowner and developer of the period.

It is listed on the Canadian Register of Historic Places, which considers it a worthwhile example of early 20th century Victoria commercial buildings.

Here are links to some historic photographs of 705-711 Johnson Street:

Here are some other downtown Victoria buildings designed by architect Leonard Hargreaves:

The Hotel Rialto, 1450 Douglas Street. Originally built at the Prince George Hotel in 1911, it became the Hotel Douglas from 1920 to 2007, when the present owners renovated it as the Hotel Rialto.

The Hotel Rialto, 1450 Douglas Street. Originally built at the Prince George Hotel in 1911, it became the Hotel Douglas from 1920 to 2007, when the present owners renovated it as the Hotel Rialto.

1450 Douglas Street – Hotel Rialto

Built in 1911 by architect Leonard W. Hargreaves for Lim Bang, who opened it as the Prince George Hotel.

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1713 Government Street, the Yen Wo Society building. Built for the Yen Wo Society in 1912 by architect Leonard W. Hargreaves.

1713 Government Street, the Yen Wo Society building. Built for the Yen Wo Society in 1912 by architect Leonard W. Hargreaves.

1713 Government Street – – the Yen Wo Society Building

Built for the Yen Wo Society in 1912 by architect Leonard W. Hargreaves.

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