Tag Archives: Perspectives on the city
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
Priorities…
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
Demolishing Burnside Place to build Boul. de Maisonneuve
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
Perspectives on the City { No. 14 } – Instagram Edition
Infinite karma points to anyone who can guess where this is. Also, I just saw a mouse scurry by in my room. Neat! Also, if you haven’t caught the Instagram bug, go on-line and download it for your smartphone. Something … Continue reading
Perspective on the City { No. 13 }
I can’t tell whether we ought to call it uptown or midtown. What do you call it?
Framed Grandeur
Notice how the new Hilton is strategically situated and a bend in Sherbrooke Street thereby allowing it to serve as kind of terminal point, preventing the feeling of an endless trench, while giving the pedestrian a frame of reference. In … Continue reading