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Rockland Avenue
1759 Rockland Avenue was originally designed and built in 1897 by architect John Gerhard Tiarks for the Hon. Sir Edgar Dewdney (1835-1916) and Jane Dewdney (nee Shaw), who lived here until 1906.
Later additions were done by architect Samuel Maclure in 1926-27.

1759 Rockland Avenue, south elevation, built in 1897 by architect John Gerhard Tiarks for Edgar & Jane Dewdney
Here is a map showing the location of 1759 Rockland Avenue:
Here is a Google Street View image of 1759 Rockland Avenue:
Additional Information About 1759 Rockland Avenue
- Assessed Value (July 2019): $2,941,000; Land $1,940,000; Buildings $1,001,000
- Assessed Value (July 2018): $2,697,000; Land $2,162,000; Buildings $535,000
- Assessed Value (July 2017): $2,646,000; Land $1,929,000; Buildings $717,000
- Assessed Value (July 2016): $2,327,000; Land $1,608,000; Buildings $719,000
- Victoria Heritage Foundation
A Brief History of 1759 Rockland Avenue
See Victoria Heritage Foundation.
For more information on Sir Edgar Dewdney, see:

1512 Beach Drive, built in 1898-99 by architect John G. Tiarks for Arthur E. Haynes and Matilda Haynes.
Architect John Gerhard Tiarks, who designed 1759 Rockland Avenue, also designed 1512 Beach Drive, in 1898.
Read More…1512 Beach Drive
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