John and Charlotte Dandridge arrived in Victoria in 1858. John Dandridge is one of the men who applied for citizenship in 1858.
In 1860 they were joined by their daughter, Sydna Edmonia Robella, her husband Abner Hunt Francis and their daughter Theodosia, age about 16.
John, with most of the financing from his daughter and son-in-law built this house. Original location was on Johnson Street; then circa 1897-98 moved to Rudlin Street.
Following a major restoration project, the home received heritage designation in 2003. More about “The House That John Built” and what the current owners have to say.
Image: Dandrige House, circa 1872, courtesy of current owners
