1933 Advertisement For Fred C. Carter Funeral Home, 1612 Quadra Street

As part of our series on Historic Victoria Advertisements, Buildings, here is a 1933 advertisement for the Fred C. Carter Funeral Home, whose building is still standing at 1612 Quadra Street.

1612 Quadra Street was built in 1912 by Sands Funeral Home, which moved to its new location at 1803 Quadra Street in 1933. The Fred C. Carter Funeral Home moved into 1612 Quadra Street after Sands Funeral Home moved to 1803 Quadra Street.

1933 advertisement for Fred C. Carter Funeral Home, 1612 Quadra Street (Victoria Online Sightseeing Tours collection)

Here is how 1612 Quadra Street appears today.

1612 Quadra Street, built in 1912 as a funeral director’s office. It is now apartments. (photo: Victoria Online Sightseeing Tours Inc.)