Tag Archives: History of Montreal

Expo 1881

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Taylor C. Noakes

Many years ago when I found myself making my way towards the Tam Tams one sunny summer Sunday and wound up in the middle of a strange festival going along the Mount Royal Avenue side of Parc Jeanne-Mance. I remember … Continue reading →

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The Tragic Mayorality of Jean Doré

Posted on June 18, 2015 by Taylor C. Noakes

Former mayor Jean Doré passed away on Monday, June 15th, after a seven month battle with pancreatic cancer. From 1986 to 1994 he was our geeky young mayor with the Magnum P.I. moustache and something of a breath of fresh … Continue reading →

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The Future of Institutional Space in the Mountain Domain

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Taylor C. Noakes

An important public forum will take place at the Maison Smith up on Mount Royal Thursday night beginning at 18h00 and dealing with the future of the soon to be vacated hospitals within the ‘Mountain Domain’. The forum will be … Continue reading →

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Pointe-à-Callière Going Underground

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Taylor C. Noakes

The Pointe-à-Callière historical and archeological museum is going underground and expanding for the city’s 375th anniversary. Perhaps borrowing a cue from the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts (whose pavilions are connected underground though unfortunately still not directly accessible from the … Continue reading →

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What a Night it Was

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Taylor C. Noakes

6:15 pm on a Friday night and Lionel-Groulx is busier than I’d expect. Throwback jerseys abound. Suburban knuckleheads on pilgrimage, smiles and high spirits all around. The train arrives packed and we press ourselves in tightly, as though compelled by … Continue reading →

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The Ironic Demise of the Redpath Mansion

Posted on March 1, 2014 by Taylor C. Noakes

In the infinite wisdom of the Parti Québécois’ Cameroonian-born culture minister, the Redpath House is officially lacking in any historical or architectural merit worthy of its protection. The temporary injunction preventing the Sochaczevski family’s planned demolition of the house has … Continue reading →

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