Category Archives: Perspectives on the City

What to do with the Shell Refinery

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Taylor C. Noakes

A little while back I saw this post on Coolopolis and it got me thinking – what would I do, if I were Mayor, with this rather fortuitous recent development. As it stands, my understanding is that there is only … Continue reading →

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Vintage Pics – Industrial Little Burgundy

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Taylor C. Noakes

I can’t get an exact date on this pic, but as you can see the Champlain Bridge is up but Nun’s Island isn’t much developed. Griffintown and Little Burgundy are clearly visible in this pic, though you can see there’s … Continue reading →

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A Saucerful of Secrets РMontr̩al on Film

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Taylor C. Noakes

I came across this video of Montréal in the 60s set to the music of Pink Floyd on the NFB’s blog. It seems to be mostly NFB stock footage and I know I’ve seen some of this in Luc Bourdon’s … Continue reading →

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Destroying the Old Port – Historical Perspectives

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Taylor C. Noakes

If you haven’t already, I strongly recommend spending some time in the Old Port this Summer, and specifically a walk along Rue de la Commune. Enjoy a nice meal on an outdoor terrace, walk along the Harbourfront Park and take … Continue reading →

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Why Trams Work in the 5-1-4, No.2 – Historical Perspectives

Posted on July 9, 2011 by Taylor C. Noakes

At left is a neat picture I found recently depicting Place d’Armes before the Métro, back when it was a vital link to the city’s public transit infrastructure for trams and buses. Today there’s so little traffic in this sector … Continue reading →

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More on Boul. de Maisonneuve’s prior history as a massive parking lot

Posted on July 9, 2011 by Taylor C. Noakes

Man I love looking at this picture. I mean I hate it as well – what a massive wasteland of parking lots. Look at it! Today the area is considerably different. Boul. de Maisonneuve was literally carved out of existing … Continue reading →

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