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1931 Advertisement for Willy’s Automobiles, Sold In Ladysmith by Ira E. Lowe, 341 1st Avenue

For those interested in automobile history, here is a 1931 advertisement for Willy’s automobiles which mentions the Ladysmith Willy’s dealer, Ira Eugene Lowe.

Ira Lowe’s automobile business was located at 341 1st Avenue.

1931 advertisement for Willy's automobiles mentioning Ira E. Lowe as the Ladysmith Willy's dealer. Ira Lowe's automobile business was located at 341 1st Avenue in downtown Ladysmith.
1931 advertisement for Willy’s automobiles mentioning Ira E. Lowe as the Ladysmith Willy’s dealer. Ira Lowe’s automobile business was located at 341 1st Avenue in downtown Ladysmith.

Ira Lowe’s automobile business was located at 341 1st Avenue. At that time 1st Avenue was part of Island Highway so it made complete sense to locate garages and car dealers along the Island Highway.

341 1st Avenue in downtown Ladysmith, built in 1910.
341 1st Avenue in downtown Ladysmith, built in 1910.