Old Montreal used to be considered the heart and soul of Canada; to many it still is. Saint-Jacques street (sometimes called Saint-James street) was at one time known as the "Canadian Wall Street".
Old Montreal, one of the oldest neighbourhoods on the continent, carefully blends French "Ancien Régime" and British Colonial architecture. Walking is the best way to explore Old Montreal - you'll be able to admire one of the finest examples of Gothic Revival style, the Notre-Dame Basilica built in 1829, as well as countless museums, monuments, art galleries, cafés, shops, and more.
L'Hôtel XIX siècle is proud to be a part of that glorious Victorian past. Built in 1870 and designed by Michel Laurent, our building was originally the head office of the Montreal City and District Savings Bank. In 1945 the bank began renting office space and attracted many law firms, including that of Jean Drapeau - who would go on to become Montreal's most beloved and controversial mayor for three decades, building the Metro system and Place des Arts and bringing the 1967 World Exposition and 1976 Olympic Games to Montreal.
After 3 and a half years of renovations, l'Hôtel XIXe siècle opened its doors in May 2001.
Links
History of the City & District Savings Bank (French only)
http://www.vieux.montreal.qc.ca/cgi-bin/inv/fiche_bats.cgi?id=0040-11-9227-00&mat=0040-11-9227
Official site of Old Montreal
www.vieux.montreal.qc.ca
Palais des Congrès de Montréal
www.congresmtl.com
Montréal Bonsecours Market
www.marchebonsecours.qc.ca
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