1977, newly constructed 165 Kent St W building (Kawartha Lakes Public Library)
Downtown Lindsay: 1895 – Today
The prominent three-storey financial services and office building is located on the southeast corner of Kent Street West and Cambridge Street South. Due to Scotiabank’s large presence on the first and second floors, it is locally referred to as the ‘Scotiabank Building.’ Learn about the importance of our building in the development of Downtown Lindsay from 1895 to today!
1895: Victoria Loan and Savings Company
In 1895, the Victoria Loan and Savings Company opened its first office at the southwest corner of Kent and Cambridge Streets, which became its main office. William Flavelle was the company’s director, and later president, from its incorporation until his death in 1943. William Flavelle, and his brother J.D. Flavelle, helped develop the Town of Lindsay and Victoria County in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Photo: William Flavelle, 1894 (Kawartha Lakes Museum & Archives)
1914: Victoria Loan Building
In 1914, the branch moved to the southwest corner of Kent and William Streets, now known as 85-87 Kent Street West.
(Kawartha Lakes Public Library, n.d.)
1923: The Victoria Trust and Savings Company
In 1923, the company became a trust company and changed its name to the Victoria Trust and Savings Company.
Picture: June 3, 1937, Bobcaygeon Independent and Midland Counties Herald (Kawartha Lakes Public Library)
1943: Stuart Aird Flavelle
In 1943, Stuart Aird (S.A.) Flavelle became the director of Victoria Loan and Savings Company following the death of his father, William Flavelle.
Picture: 1977, S.A. Flavelle (Kawartha Lakes Public Library)
1950: The Victoria and Grey Trust Company
By 1950, the Victoria Trust and Savings Company had branches in Lindsay, Belleville, and Cannington. In 1950, the company merged with the Grey and Bruce Trust and Savings Company to form the Victoria and Grey Trust Company.
Picture: ca. 1960, Victoria and Grey Trust Company office in Belleville, Ontario (Community Archives of Belleville and Hastings County)
1977: Construction of 165 Kent St W
In 1977, the 165 Kent St W building was constructed. It was originally built two storeys high. The first commemorative stone was laid on April 20, 1977, by S.A. Flavelle, former director of the Victoria and Grey Trust Company.
Picture: 1977, newly constructed 165 Kent St W building (Kawartha Lakes Public Library)
Memorial Stone located on the north side of 165 Kent Street West (Linborough Property Corp.)
1977: S.A. Flavelle laying the memorial stone (Kawartha Lakes Museum & Archives)
1985: The National Trust Company
In 1984, the company merged with the National Trust Company to form the National Victoria and Grey Trust Company. In 1985, The Company’s name was shortened to the National Trust Company.
Photo: A National Trust office, n.d. (Scotiabank)
1995: Centennial Celebration
In 1995, the Company celebrated 100 years of service in Lindsay. Paul Cantor, Chairman and C.E.O. of the National Trust Company, laid the commemorative stone on September 16. The stone is located on the north side of 165 Kent Street West above the 1977 memorial stone.
1997: Scotiabank
On August 14, 1997, Scotiabank expanded its operations and acquired the National Trust Company. According to the Bank of Canada, the deposits of chartered banks increased by $12.8 billion, with mortgages and personal loans being the principal affected assets.
Photo: 1977 Scotiabank Annual Report (Scotiabank)
2018: Linborough Property Corp.
In 2018, Linborough Property Corp. acquired the Scotiabank building (165 Kent St W), which has since undergone significant renovations.
Photo: (Linborough Property Corp.)