512 Fort Street – the Ker Block

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512 Fort Street – the Ker Block

512 Fort Street was designed and built in 1909 by architect Francis Rattenbury as an investment property for David Russell Ker (1862-1923).

It is listed on the Canadian Register of Historic Places as the Ker Block.

The Ker Block, 512-514 Fort Street. Designed by architect Francis Rattenbury in 1909 for David Russel Ker (photo by Victoria Online Sightseeing Tours)

Here is a map showing the location of the Ker Block at 512 Fort Street:

Here is a Google Street View image of 516 Fort Street:

Additional Information About the Ker Block, 512 Fort Street

• Assessed Value (July 2020): $1,853,000; Land $950,000 Buildings $903,000
• Assessed Value (July 2019): $2,077,000; Land $838,000 Buildings $1,239,000
• Assessed Value (July 2018): $1,663,000; Land $802,000 Buildings $861,000
• Assessed Value (July 2017): $1,549,000; Land $737,000 Buildings $812,000
• Assessed Value (July 2016): $1,368,000; Land $726,000 Buildings $642,000
• Assessed Value (July 2015): $1,288,000; Land $626,000 Buildings $662,000
• Canadian Register of Historic Places

A Brief History of 512 Fort Street

512 Fort Street was designed and built in 1909 by architect Francis Rattenbury as an investment property for David Russell Ker (1862-1923).

It is listed on the Canadian Register of Historic Places as the Ker Block.

Here are some other downtown Victoria buildings built for David Russell Ker and the Brackman-Ker Milling Company.

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