Elements area
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Scope note(s)
- DAPS
- CLIP
Source note(s)
- identifier: 45
Series consists of correspondence, advertisement rates, and news clippings of advertisements purchased by the City from local newspapers. Advertisements deal with job vacancies, tenders, public notices, and bylaw announcements.
Victoria (B.C.). Purchasing DepartmentThe file consists of newspaper articles and other related material.
Series consists of photographs of advertising billboards and other signage in the downtown area, James Bay, and Vic West.
The photographs were, in all probability, taken as supporting evidence for proposed amendments to the 1963 sign bylaw (no. 5335). The amendments contained in bylaw no. 6418, which would purge Victoria of all commercial billboards over a 3-year period as well as restrict the number, size and content, was passed by Council 10 August 1972. All photographs were taken between 8 May and 11 May 1972.
Each image has a general view in Polaroid format and a close up view in standard 35 mm format.
Victoria (B.C.). Engineering DepartmentShowing interior of store at 649 Fort Street, S.W. corner of Fort and Douglas Streets.
Series consists of news clippings, copies of letters, memoranda, and notes pertaining to the official duties of William W. Northcott, who served the City of Victoria as Assessor, Building Inspector, Purchasing Agent, and Returning Officer.
Victoria (B.C.). Assessor's Office