In the late 1930’s, when Robert Butchart and Jennie Butchart became physically incapable of maintaining their home and gardens at Benvenuto , they moved to the home of their eldest daughter at 906 St. Charles Street in Victoria’s Rockland district.
Robert Butchart died at 906 St. Charles Street in 1943. Jennie Butchart died there in 1950. The Butchart’s daughter, Princess Chihkmatoff, lived there until her death in 1972.
Jennie Butchart , circa 1940. The house is possibly 906 St. Charles Street in Victoria’s Rockland district, where Robert and Jennie Butchart moved circa 1939-1940. (City of Victoria Archives photo M00449 )906 St. Charles Street , where Robert and Jennie Butchart lived in their retirement years. Robert Butchart died here in 1943. Jennie Butchart died here in 1950. (Photo by Author)906 St. Charles Street , where Robert and Jennie Butchart lived in their retirement years. Robert Butchart died here in 1943. Jennie Butchart died here in 1950. (Photo by Author)906 St. Charles Street , where Robert and Jennie Butchart lived in their retirement years. Robert Butchart died here in 1943. Jennie Butchart died here in 1950. (Photo by Author)906 St. Charles Street, circa 1926. Photo by Harry Upperton Knight . (City of Victoria Archives photo M00904 ) 906 St. Charles Street, circa 1926. Photo by Harry Upperton Knight . (City of Victoria Archives photo M00903) Here is a map showing the location of 906 St. Charles Street:
Here is a Google Street View image of 906 St. Charles Street:
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