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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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More on Boul. de Maisonneuve’s prior history as a massive parking lot
Man I love looking at this picture. I mean I hate it as well – what a massive wasteland of parking lots. Look at it! Today the area is considerably different. Boul. de Maisonneuve was literally carved out of existing … Continue reading
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Tagged Montréal Architecture, Montréal Design, Montréal Landmarks, Montréal Streets, Montreal History, Urban Conservation, Urban design issues
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A Modest Proposal { No. 3 } – Windsor Station & The Forum
The last thing Brian Mulroney ever did as Prime Minister was to officially break ground at the site of the Molson Centre, now the Bell Centre, current home of the Montréal Canadiens. It was one of those great photo-ops, as … Continue reading