Tag Archives: Montréal Architecture

So apparently we’re getting a very expensive bridge…

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Taylor C. Noakes

…and as always, efficiency takes a back seat when it comes to stimulus spending and infrastructure development in the Montréal region. The CBC announced a plan by the Conservative government of Stephen Harper (in case you were unaware) to build … Continue reading →

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Let’s make this an election issue {no.4} – Montréal’s Victoria Rink, birthplace of hockey.

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Taylor C. Noakes

So a recent article on Coolopolis piqued my curiosity. It features an interview Kristian Gravenor did with a man by the name of Billy Georgette, who has been doggedly pursuing local officials, politicians and people of influence to do something … 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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New photos – Quartier des Spectacles & Fur District

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Taylor C. Noakes

Check the photographs tab for Photos III, documenting my new neighbourhood, kinda known by a multitude of names, sparsely populated and barely a neighbourhood in any tangible sense, yet home sweet home nonetheless. Click here for instant photo action!

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Charles Dickens Street РMontr̩al

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Taylor C. Noakes

This is the aptly named Charles Dickens Street, a former roadway of the City of Montréal. It’s difficult to tell based on this picture where it was taken, though the underpass and viaduct visible to the right may place it … 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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