A long deserted corner store sits nearby a popular lake and recreation site in Victoria BC. I found this store on my adventures one day and it seemed artistically profound to me. I hope you enjoy this series.
I saw that they had torn that building down, it was a matter of time. I didn't know it was that old, that's a bit of a shame to lose another piece of our architecture that has roots in our heritage. Please stay in touch James, I'd be interested in checking out your book!
It's Called 'the Grand Pacific Hotel' and its about this guy named Cecil who works a tedious job of hauling bell carts and such, and he has to battle his enemy, the service elevator! :) Oh and they tore down the apartment building on cook street recently. it had a fire and that was the end of that. Did you know it was built in 1913?
Wow, that's interesting indeed, thanks for following up with us on that James. I wasn't aware the building was as old as it was, quite honestly at the time I shot it I really thought it looked good enough to refurbish. What book are you working on, that sounds interesting?
The Address is 4808 West Saanich. It was called the 'beaver lake store' and came about in 1934. I hope it is still kicking as I am using it in my new online-book. They tore it down in 2012
Hi James! Yes, that particular building used to be on West Saanich Rd just north of Victoria on Vancouver Island. I am quite sure it's now long gone I am sorry to say, this photo was captured quite a few years back now. Thanks for visiting and commenting!!
Toad Hollow Photography
on February 18, 2015I saw that they had torn that building down, it was a matter of time. I didn't know it was that old, that's a bit of a shame to lose another piece of our architecture that has roots in our heritage. Please stay in touch James, I'd be interested in checking out your book!
James Fink-Holder
on February 17, 2015It's Called 'the Grand Pacific Hotel' and its about this guy named Cecil who works a tedious job of hauling bell carts and such, and he has to battle his enemy, the service elevator! :) Oh and they tore down the apartment building on cook street recently. it had a fire and that was the end of that. Did you know it was built in 1913?
Toad Hollow Photography
on February 16, 2015Wow, that's interesting indeed, thanks for following up with us on that James. I wasn't aware the building was as old as it was, quite honestly at the time I shot it I really thought it looked good enough to refurbish. What book are you working on, that sounds interesting?
James Fink-Holder
on February 16, 2015The Address is 4808 West Saanich. It was called the 'beaver lake store' and came about in 1934. I hope it is still kicking as I am using it in my new online-book. They tore it down in 2012
Toad Hollow Photography
on February 13, 2015Hi James! Yes, that particular building used to be on West Saanich Rd just north of Victoria on Vancouver Island. I am quite sure it's now long gone I am sorry to say, this photo was captured quite a few years back now. Thanks for visiting and commenting!!
James Fink-Holder
on February 13, 2015Um, Do you mind telling me whereabouts it's located? It's a beautiful building.