THE HEART OF THE CITY

CITY DIRECTORIES

JAMES STREET SOUTH

1872

BUILDING TENANT USE
2 Taylor & Minty Bankers
2 ½ F.A. Ball Inspector of Agencies, Liverpool & London & Globe
4 James Osborne Grocer & Wine Merchant
6 Robert Roy & Co. Dry Goods, Carpets
8 Robert Osborne Grocer, Wine Maker
8 Robert Osborne Watch Maker, Jeweller
10 James Robb  
10 Henry Wetenhall Barrister
10 John Moffatt  
12 Montreal Telegraph Co.  
14 American Express Co.  
16 Walter R. Macdonald Barrister
16 Robert W. Adams

George J. Donnelly

 Barrister

M.D.
16 J.P. Samuel Prof. of vocal music
18 William McGivern & Co. Importers of hdwe
20 Commercial Chambers  
28 Richard Russell Manuf. Jeweller
30 Robert Gray Merchant Tailor
32 Henry Neihuas Tailor
34 W. J. Veal Tailor
  R. Hobson Plumber, steam/gas fitter

1873

BUILDING TENANT USE
2 Taylor & Minty Exchange Brokers
4 James Osborne  
6 Roy Robert & Co. Dry Goods, Carpets
8 Robert Osborne Watch Maker
10 Rolinson, Wardell & White Barristers
12 Montreal Telegraph Co.’s Office  
14 American Merchants, Union Express Co.’s Office  
16 Walter R. Macdonald Barrister
18 William McGivern & Co. Hardware, Wholesale
20 Commercial Chambers  
22-26 Canada Life Building  
28 John Macdonald Boot and Shoe Maker
30 Bardgett & Rule Merchant Tailors
32 John McKichan Ontario Paper Bag Factory
34 Unoccupied  
36 Richard M. Hobson Plumber, Gas and Steam Fitter

1874

BUILDING TENANT USE
2 Taylor & Minty Bankers
4 James Osborne Grocer
6 R. Roy & Co. Dry Goods
8 Robert Osborne Watch Maker
10-12 Montreal Telegraph Co.  
14 American Express Co.  
16 Robertson & Wardell Barristers
18 W. McGivern & Co. Hardware
20 Commercial Chambers  
22-26 Canada Life Assurance Co.  
28 Ross Bros. House, Sign and Fresco Prints
32 J.R. McKichan Paper Bag Factory
36 Henry Walker Plumber

1875

BUILDING TENANT USE
2 Royal Canada Bank  
4 James Osborne Grocer
6 A.A. Wyllie Insurance Agent
8 Alex Davidson Official Assignee
12 Montreal Telegraph Co.  
14 American Express Co.  
16 John J. Mason Official Assignee
18-20 Cameron C. & Co. Hardware
20 Mutual Life Association  
22 John Riddel Broker
28 Ross Brothers Painters
36 Henry Walker Plumber

1877

BUILDING TENANT USE
2 Royal Canadian Bank  
4 James Osborne Grocer
6 F.L. Hooper Insurance Agent
8 A.F. Hallett Watch Maker
10-12 Montreal Telegraph Co.  
14 American Express Co.  
16 Mason & Gunn Accountants
18 C. Cameron Chambers  
20 Commercial Chambers  
22-26 Can. Life Building  
28 Ross Bros. Painters
32 John R. McKichan Paper Bag Manufacturer
36 S. McDonald Undertaker

1878

BUILDING TENANT USE
2 Royal Can. Bank  
4 James Osborne Grocer
6 Dominion Telegraph Co.  
8 A.F. Hallet Watch Maker
10-12 Montreal Telegraph Co.  
14 American Express Co.  
16 Mason & Gunn Accountants
18 C. Cameron & Co. Hardware
20 Commercial Chambers  
22-26 Canada Life Building  
28 Ross Bros. Painters
30-32 Vacant  
36 G. McBeth Fruit Dealer

1879

BUILDING TENANT USE
2 Consolidated Bank  
4 James Osborne Grocer
6 Dominion Telegraph Co.  
8 W. Perrett Watch Maker
10-12 Montreal Telegraph Co.  
14 American Express Co.  
16 R.L. Gunn Official Assignee
18 C. Cameron & Co. Hardware
20 Commercial Chambers  
22-26 Canada Life Bldg.  
28 Ross Bros. Painters
30 Dundas Street Railway Office  
32 W.C. Barnes & Co. Stained Glass Works
34 Mrs. E. Bates  
36 Adam Clark Plumber

1880

BUILDING TENANT USE
2 Consolidated Bank  
4 J. Osborne Grocer
6 Dominion Telegraph Co.  
8 Canada Loan Co.  
10-12 Montreal Telegraph Co.  
14 American Express Co.  
16 R.L. Gunn Official Assignee
18 C. Cameron & Co. Hardware
20 Commercial Chambers  
22-26 Canada Life Building  
28 Ross Bros. Painters
30 Hamilton & Dundas R’y  
32 Evans & Zorn Blind Manufacturers
34 Jas A Harvey Printer
36 Adam Clark Plumber

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