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Le V-M dans les médias/Out and about in Old Montréal
The Montreal Star in its edition of July 11, 1908, reported the interesting fact that a 2,000-pound ecclesiastic bell was successfully removed from the belfry of St. Patrick’s Church on Dorchester Street. Nicknamed “La Charlotte”, it was...
Samedi, 10 décembre 2011
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Le V-M dans les médias/Out and about in Old Montréal
It was a stormy meeting at Montreal City Hall in August, 1860, as debate raged over the renaming of “Place des Commissaires” to “Square Victoria”.
Following the visit of the Prince of Wales, some citizens wanted a way to honour the...
Jeudi, 08 décembre 2011
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Le V-M dans les médias/Out and about in Old Montréal
Katherine Charbonneau stood on the shore of the St. Lawrence River, her wetsuit dripping after an exciting run on one of Montreal’s best-kept secrets – the standing wave known as “Habitat ’67.”
So named because of its proximity to the...
Samedi, 05 novembre 2011
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Le V-M dans les médias/Out and about in Old Montréal
At one time, rue Saint-François-Xavier in Old Montreal was the heart of the city’s financial district, running north from the Old Port and located not far from other key institutions of trade and power, such as the nearby Bank of Montreal on...
Jeudi, 11 août 2011
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Le V-M dans les médias/Out and about in Old Montréal
For most living on the island of Montréal the City’s sewer system is a constant presence.
Since June 2007, when a gaping hole dramatically opened up in the middle of Sherbrooke Street, pedestrians and drivers alike have had to contend with a...
Vendredi, 20 mai 2011
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Le V-M dans les médias/Out and about in Old Montréal
Arranged on a perpendicular grid that reflects the historic neighbourhood’s colonial foundation and the associated rigour of industrial activities, the bumpy avenues and alleys of Old Montréal currently support quite a different set of functions...
Mardi, 05 avril 2011
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Le V-M dans les médias/Out and about in Old Montréal
This is the third in a series of articles about public sculpture in Old Montréal. This time, I’ve selected some well known commemorative works. Instead of reproducing the entire monument, I’ve chosen a few details which you may or may not...
Jeudi, 21 mai 2009
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Le V-M dans les médias/Out and about in Old Montréal
This is the second in a series of articles featuring art works on public display in Old Montréal. This time, I have chosen works which are a bit less obvious to public view because they are hidden away inside buildings.
Le Semeur and La Femme...
Mardi, 07 avril 2009
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Le V-M dans les médias/Out and about in Old Montréal
Old Montréal’s full of art. Quite apart from the works on display inside the plethora of art galleries along Rue Saint- Paul and elsewhere, the streets of our old quarter boast some fine examples. This is the first of a series of articles...
Jeudi, 19 février 2009
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Le V-M dans les médias/Out and about in Old Montréal
Lighting our streets at night is not a modern nor even a 20th century phenomenon. Different types of lighting have been used since the late 18th century.
For example, the first lamps in Montréal burned whale oil. They were somewhat smelly and...
Samedi, 15 novembre 2008
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