Series consists of records dealing with land sales including conveyances, deeds, mortgages, and land and Crown grants.
The documentation traces the history of ownership of various properties until they come into the possession of the Corporation of the City of Victoria.
The City acquired ownership of many of these properties for the purpose of rights of way for sewer, paths etc., the creation or extension of roads, or for public schools. City properties acquired for other purposes include the BC Agricultural Association lands at Willows in Oak Bay, the proposed cemetery at Ogden Point and Ross Bay Cemetery. Copies of various Crown grants such as the James Bay mud flats, Mt. Douglas and Beacon Hill Park are also included.
Victoria (B.C.). City Clerk's OfficeNote island. Houses are on Douglas Street.
Jones & Co.Corrig College in the background.
Fonds consists of photographs of the Elworthy family and views of Victoria.
Elworthy, Frederick Barrington, Sr., 1854-1927 (family)Corrig College on far left. Streetcar is at the corner of Douglas and Niagara Streets.
Fonds consists of family photographs.
Fair, David, Sr., d. 1936 (family)Fonds consists of photographs depicting James Bay, Beacon Hill Park, the Gorge, Weiler Brothers Furniture staff, and the Lewis home and family.
Lewis, John (family)Collection consists mainly of photographs depicting Victoria scenes, streets, and buildings.
Findlay, James R.John Blair's proposed plan for Beacon Hill Park. Inlcudes index to key features: pavilion, belvedere, conservatory and flower garden, drinking fountains, park-keepers house, summer houses, bridge, water closets, fountain, zoological grounds, grotto and boiling spring.
John Blair's proposed plan for Beacon Hill Park. Includes index to key features: pavilion, belvedere, conservatory and flower garden, drinking fountains, park-keepers house, summer houses, bridge, water closets, fountain, zoological grounds, grotto and boiling spring.