Tag Archives: Historical perspectives

Deurbanization in Montreal’s City Centre

Posted on June 2, 2013 by Taylor C. Noakes

I came across the above photograph browsing Flickr a while back and was struck what an excellent representation it is of the deurbanization of Montreal’s city centre – there was once a rather vibrant community south of Saint Antoine Street. … Continue reading →

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Historical Perspectives of Montréal

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Taylor C. Noakes

Facing East on Dorchester Boulevard, late 1950s, early 1960s. You’ll notice the recently completed Queen Elizabeth Hotel in the background and the bus depot in the foreground. Pic seems to have been taken either from Drummond or Mountain. What’s fascinating … Continue reading →

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New Photos Page – Montreal in 1900!

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Taylor C. Noakes

Check back soon for more pictures of Montreal from the past! The first series of pictures are from around 1900 and can be accessed on the Montreal, circa 1900 page under “Photographs”. Or you can click here. I’ll be working … Continue reading →

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Historical Perspectives on the City – Bishop & Ste-Catherine’s

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Taylor C. Noakes

My guess is that this pic was taken back in the early-mid fifties, though someone with an eagle-eye for cars would know better than I. Is it me or are there a fair number of buildings still standing along this … Continue reading →

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The Pit Before Place Ville Marie

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Taylor C. Noakes

Now that I’ve moved closer to one of my favourite Montréal icons, I feel compelled to remind people that before PVM, Montreal featured a massive open trench close to the heart of the city. In fact, before CNR and the … Continue reading →

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Priorities…

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Taylor C. Noakes

When I first came across this photograph I thought instinctively that was from a very early period, 1890s or thereabouts. Closer inspection revealed the Jacques-Cartier Bridge in the background… and then I realized the date included with the rest of … Continue reading →

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