Tag Archives: Historical perspectives

Demolishing Burnside Place to build Boul. de Maisonneuve

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Taylor C. Noakes

Here’s something to think about. The above photo was indicated as taken in 1959 and is pointed East along the street which would eventually become Boul. de Maisonneuve (which was largely carved out of the existing cityscape while the Métro … Continue reading →

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Perspective on the City {No. 10} – Expo 67

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Taylor C. Noakes

Check out Expo Lounge to get your daily fix of all things Expo related. The photo above is fairly well-known and well-distributed – just found a large print in my uncle’s basement, and he in turn said it’s mine. Couldn’t … Continue reading →

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Dominion Square, way back in the day.

Posted on December 29, 2010 by Taylor C. Noakes

The square looks almost brand new in this picture. Consider this, when this photograph was taken the Windsor Hotel would have been the undisputed highest-class hotel in the entire city. The view from the hotel would have been striking, as … Continue reading →

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