Historic Victoria Advertisements 
Men’s Clothing 1900-1909

As part of our series on Historic Victoria Advertisements, Men’s Clothing, 1900-1909, here is a 1907 advertisement for W. & J. Wilson, which is still in business at 1221 Government Street.

1907 advertisement for W. & J. Wilson, 89 Government Street, which is now 1221 Government Street (Victoria Online Sightseeing Tours collection)

1907 advertisement for W. & J. Wilson, 89 Government Street, which is now 1221 Government Street (Victoria Online Sightseeing Tours collection)

This 1907 advertisement gives W. & J. Wilson’s address as 83 Government Street. Victoria’s downtown addresses were renumbered in 1909. 83 Government Street is now 1221 Government Street.

W. & J. Wilson is still in business at 1221 Government Street, where it has been since the 1870’s.

1221 Government Street. The current facade was designed in 1912 by architect William Ridgway Wilson for W & J Wilson, one of Victoria's oldest businesses. The building likely dates from the 1870's.

1221 Government Street. The current facade was designed in 1912 by architect William Ridgway Wilson for W & J Wilson, one of Victoria’s oldest businesses. The building likely dates from the 1870’s.

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