Tag Archives: Montréal Design
Charles Dickens Street РMontr̩al
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
Posted in History and Culture, Montréal Architecture, Montréal Landmarks, Montréal on Film, Perspectives on the City, Scenes from the City, Urban Redevelopment
Tagged Montréal Architecture, Montréal Culture, Montréal Design, Montréal Society, Montréal Streets, Montreal History, Urban Preservation
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A new Planetarium at the Big O & what will come of Chaboillez Square?
This is Chaboillez Square, or rather what remains of it. Technically speaking Chaboillez Square is now the small park in front of the Dow Planetarium, where parking spaces have been placed in the publicity shot featured above. The Planetarium itself … Continue reading
Posted in A modest proposal, History and Culture, Montréal Architecture, Montréal Landmarks, Perspectives on the City, Scenes from the City, Urban Redevelopment, Waddayoutink?, Worth reconsidering
Tagged Montréal Architecture, Montréal Design, Montréal Landmarks, Montréal Parks, Montréal public-space, Montréal Urban Planning, Perspectives on the city
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Unknown photograph – anyone know who took this?
Ola amigos – In transferring files a little while back I stumbled upon this gem of a picture. I can’t remember who sent it to me, but I’d love to know so I can blow this up into a poster! … Continue reading
Montréal’s best-kept secret park – Place des Nations
It’s funny, back during the Expo/Man and His World years (1967-1975) this place would have been teaming with people. It was a major transit point, being served by the Expo Express and connecting to the various pavilions along the Bickerdyke … Continue reading
What to do with the Shell Refinery
A little while back I saw this post on Coolopolis and it got me thinking – what would I do, if I were Mayor, with this rather fortuitous recent development. As it stands, my understanding is that there is only … Continue reading
Vintage Pics – Industrial Little Burgundy
I can’t get an exact date on this pic, but as you can see the Champlain Bridge is up but Nun’s Island isn’t much developed. Griffintown and Little Burgundy are clearly visible in this pic, though you can see there’s … Continue reading
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Tagged Montréal Architecture, Montréal Business, Montréal Design, Montréal Neighbourhoods, Montréal Real Estate, Urban design issues, Urban Planning
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