Firestone Tire Advertisement, 1946

Vancouver Island Transportation History

We came across this 1946 Victoria newspaper advertisement for Firestone tires.

Note the “Tire Rationing Removed” in the upper right corner; tires had been rationed during World War II (1939-1945). Also note the list of Firestone dealers at the bottom. These businesses are now gone but some of the buildings remain.

A 1946 Victoria newspaper advertisement for Firestone tires. Note the "Tire Rationing Removed" in the upper right corner; tires had been rationed during World War II.
A 1946 Victoria newspaper advertisement for Firestone tires. Note the “Tire Rationing Removed” in the upper right corner; tires had been rationed during World War II.

Vancouver Island Coach Lines Advertisement, 1930

Vancouver Island Transportation History

We came across this 1930 advertisement for Vancouver Island Coach Lines.

The “Streak of Orange” must refer to the colour of the Vancouver Island Coach Lines buses at that time.

Vancouver Island Coach Lines advertisement, 1930
Vancouver Island Coach Lines advertisement, 1930

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