View of alcove in renovated room at 507 Head Street. The Gil Laurenson family started refurbishing Captain Jacobson's house in the 1960's.

Living room renovated by the Gil Laurenson family at 507 Head Street.

507 Head Street in 1972 at Christmas after a light snowfall.

Front view facing field which later became a park.

Side view seen from Head Street

Stairwell leading to tower with restored railing and posts.

Restored front hall and stairwell earlier newel post- replaced by restored original newel post (picture in 997-008-051). John McKay Photograph

Exterior shot of 507 Head Street around 1985. Photographer: John McKay

Exterior of Captain Jacobson's House at 507 Head Street around the time the Laurenson famiy purchased it. The "For Sale" sign is visible on the wall.

The 50th Regiment (Gordon Highlanders of Canada) was a Victoria, BC-based militia unit formed in 1913, with Sir Arthur Currie as its first commanding officer. It heavily recruited for the 16th Battalion (Canadian Scottish), CEF, during WWI, earning battle