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Construction date
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1913
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Description
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One of the first theatres
designed specifically for motion pictures,
rather than stage productions
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Occupancy
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Despite recognizing
and embracing the film industry
in its infancy, the success of the Avenue
Theatre was short-lived. For whatever
reason, it closed its doors in 1921
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In 1922,
the building was gutted to
create a large open space —
which became an automotive garage
for a succession of
enterprises
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Mechanical Motor Works
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1923–1928
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Victoria Auto Trunk Works
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1929–1930
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In 1932,
W.E. Ferriday moved
his taxi and transfer operations
from 1795 Foul Bay Road
to 2013 Oak Bay Avenue and
now expanded his services to
include storage facilities
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Oak Bay Transfer & Storage
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1932–1936
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Oak Bay 25c Taxi
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1932, 1937–1941
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Oak Bay 10c Taxi
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...1934–1936
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Oak Bay Transfer
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1937–1941
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Willows Taxi & Transfer
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1941
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In 1942,
W.E. Ferriday retired
and sold some of his taxi and transfer
operations to J.H. Bisson
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Oak Bay Baggage & Transfer
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1942–1943
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Oak Bay Avenue 25c Taxi
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1942
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In 1944,
the building was converted to
a ten-suite apartment block
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Oak Bay Apartments
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1944 —
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This historic building is standing today
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