Bank of Montreal, Head Office - Old Montreal, Québec - Historic Places Days

Bank of Montreal, Head Office – Old Montreal, Québec

Montréal, Québec
Type
Museum/Gallery
Address
119 St Jacques St, Montreal, QC H2Y 1L6, Canada
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Hours
Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Phone
(514)877-7373

The Bank of Montreal in Old Montreal founded in 1817 is Canada’s oldest Incorporated Bank.  The Bank was located in Canada’s central Financial District between the mid 19th and 20th century.  The Bank served as Canada’s Central Bank until the founding of the Bank of Canada in 1935.  It was the official Bank for the Government of Lower Canada ( Quebec ).

The Bank joined with other Banks to create the ‘Canadian Bankers Association in 1891.’  In the Post-War period the Banks were authorized by Government to purchase real-estate such as homes.  In 1954, the Bank of Montreal was the first Chartered Bank to do so.

The Bank is located on Saint Jacques Street across Place D’Armes Square across the Basilica Notre Dame.  The building is the home of the ‘Bank of Montreal Museum’.

The Bank, completed in 1847 was designed by Architects John Well.  The building is in new-classical style. The sculpted pediment represents the era of the ‘Great Peace’ in Montreal with the aboriginal people’s.  The pediment was executed by John Steel.  There were additions to the building between 1901-1905 by N.Y. Firm of McKim, Mead & White.


This listing was created by Joanna A on Aug 27, 2020.  Please confirm details at the site’s own website before planning your visit. Are you the owner/operator of this historic place? Would you like to make changes to this listing? Please contact us at historicplacesday@nationaltrustcanada.ca

Notes from "‘Old Montreal – A Celebration of History 1642-2021’, Old Port, Montreal"

Amenities

  • Family-Friendly
  • Parking
  • Washrooms
  • Wheelchair Access

Location

119 St Jacques St, Montreal, QC H2Y 1L6, Canada
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