Tag Archives: Historical Photos

A Thousand Words for this City in Time

Posted on January 9, 2015 by Taylor C. Noakes

I don’t know for certain but I’m guessing this shot was taken in the summer of 1962 or 1963. It fascinates me because it shows our city at a crucial moment of transition. Look closely at this photograph and think … Continue reading →

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Mid-town Montréal, 1962

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Taylor C. Noakes

So I found this great aerial shot of Montréal’s “new” central business district while munching on poutine and ‘steamés’ at the Montréal Pool Room back two winters ago after a night of dancing at Igloofest – good times and highly … 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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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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