1947 Advertisement For The Opening of Bucky’s Sport Shop

Historic Duncan Advertisements

As part of our series on Historic Duncan Advertisements, here is a July 1947 advertisement in the Cowichan Leader announcing the opening of Bucky’s Sport Shop, 171 Craig Street, at the corner of Craig Street and Kenneth Street.

Although the Arcade Building mentioned in the advertisement has been demolished, Bucky’s Sport Shop is still in business at the same location.

1947 advertisement in the Cowichan Leader the opening of Bucky's Sport Shop. (Duncan Sightseeing collection)
1947 advertisement in the Cowichan Leader the opening of Bucky’s Sport Shop. (Duncan Sightseeing collection)

Here is a link to more information about Valentine Richard “Bucky” Kennett.

Here is a Google Street view image of the present day Bucky’s Sport Shop at the south west corner of Craig Street and Kenneth Street:


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