510 Fort Street

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Fort Street – 500 Block

510 Fort Street

510 Fort Street was built in 1921 for Waldo Skillings (1870-1938), who used it as an office and warehouse for his moving and storage firm, the Victoria Baggage Company, which was incorporated in 1916.

510 Fort Street, built in 1921 for Waldo Skillings and the Victoria Baggage Company. (photo: Victoria Online Sightseeing Tours)

Here is a map showing the location of 510 Fort Street:

Here is a Google Street View image of 510 Fort Street:

Additional Information About 510 Fort Street

• Assessed Value (July 2020): $2,551,000; Land $1,924,000; Buildings $627,000
• Assessed Value (July 2019): $2,843,000; Land $2,209,000; Buildings $634,000
• Assessed Value (July 2018): $1,849,000; Land $1,217,000; Buildings $632,000

A Brief History of 510 Fort Street

510 Fort Street was built in 1921 for Waldo Skillings (1870-1938), who used it as an office and warehouse for his moving and storage firm, the Victoria Baggage Company, which was incorporated in 1916.

Here are links to some historic photographs of the Victoria Baggage Company and 510 Fort Street:

• City of Victoria Archives photo M07652 – 1918. The buildings in this photo appear to be 500 Fort Street and 506 Fort Street. Photographer: Fleming Brothers

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