1926 Advertisement For Studebaker, By Jameson Motors, 740 Broughton Street

As part of our series on Historic Victoria Advertisements, Automobiles & Transportation, 1920-1929, here is a 1926 advertisement for Studebaker automobiles, from Jameson Motors, Limited, 740 Broughton Street.

1926 advertisement for Studebaker at Jameson Motors, 740 Broughton Street (Victoria Online Sightseeing Tours collection)

740 Broughton Street is now a parking lot but it was the location of Jameson Motors for over four decades, starting in the 1920’s.

Here is a map showing the location of 740 Broughton Street:

Here is a Google Street View image showing the current appearance of 740 Broughton Street:

Here are links to some historic photographs of Jameson Motors:

City of Victoria Archives photo M00954 – Robert Jameson outside Jameson Motors, 740 Broughton Street, circa 1930. Photographer: H.U, Knight
City of Victoria Archives photo M00955 – Robert Jameson outside Jameson Motors, 740 Broughton Street, circa 1930. Photographer: H.U, Knight
City of Victoria Archives photo M00956 – Robert Jameson outside Jameson Motors, 740 Broughton Street, circa 1930. Photographer: H.U, Knight
City of Victoria Archives photo MO-1405 – Jameson Motors, 740 Broughton Street, 1966
City of Victoria Archives photo MO-1432 – Jameson Motors, 740 Broughton Street, 1966
City of Victoria Archives photo MO-1433 – Jameson Motors, 740 Broughton Street, 1966
City of Victoria Archives photo MO-1434 – Jameson Motors, 740 Broughton Street, 1966

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