Le devoir, 8 août 1992, Supplément 2

HÉRITAGE MONTRÉAL STEPS IN TIME lof IV g® ^6ljV££ jg|EN^ L*l£\ ) AU O M T al (Aa 4P£"m3B Centre-South .Saint-Jacques îiGEj^ et II QUEBECOR PRINTING INC MONTRÉAL fl" Canadian Pacific Forest fjyp Products Limited Steps in Time was made possible by the financial support of Montreal's 350^ Anniversary Celebrations Corporation, Canadian Pacific Forest Products Limited and Québécor Printing Inc.Volunteers and Heritage Montreal's staff have also contributed to the realisation o f this project.350^ Committee : Maurice Forget, Michael Goldbloom, Louise Letocha, Bruce McNiven, Robert Nadeau Coordination Committee : Gilbert Boyer, Dinu Bumbaru, Louis-Alain Ferron, David B.Hanna, Claire Le Roux, Pierre Ramet et François Rémillard Trainees : Chantal Blanchette, Martin Carneau, Daniel Lapointe Coordination : Christian Ekemberg Typewriting : Carole Lemay et Guylaine Saint-Pierre Revision of texts : Vo Ho-Thuy et Jocelyn Haché, Robert Klein Infography : Petronella van Dijk Maps : François Rémillard Design of the stencil : Devant le jardin de Bertuch, Robert Klein Stencil : Montréal Stencil, Robert Klein Marking : Les Signalisations R.C.Have also collaborated to this brochure : Blackader-Lauterman Library, McGill University; René Binette, Écomusée de la maison du fier monde; Dinu Bumbaru; Peter di Maso; François Rémillard; l'Association des commerçants du Quartier Latin Translation: Nancy H.Dunton, Sharon Gubbay Elfcr, Joshua Wolfe Legal deposit : 31*1 quarter 1992 ISBN 2-920588-29-X (series) ISBN 2-920588-30-3 (Vol.1) Canadian Pacific Forest Products is proud to collaborate with Heritage Montreal by supplying this recyclcd-content newsprint produced at its Gatineau mill, Québec.Steps in Time is an integral part of the official programme of events of Montreal's 350*^ Anniversary Celebrations.2 STEPS IN TIME On the occasion of the 350th anniversary of the founding of Montreal, Heritage Montreal has devised the Steps in Time program for both Montrealers and visitors to the city.A series of 16 self-guided trails, Steps in Time allows people the opportunity to explore different neighbourhoods of the city on foot, at their own pace.Each trail is marked by temporary signs painted on the sidewalk which indicate sites of either heritage or historical interest.These signs point towards noteworthy buildings, monuments, squares or rowhouses.The trails provide a snapshot of life in each different neighbourhood.In collaboration with neighbourhood associations, historical societies and the City of Montreal, the trails are grouped together by geographical regions in four different booklets like this one.For each trail, brief history and a map illustrate the neighbourhood; points of interest are indicated by numbered dots which correspond to brief descriptions beside the map.Wherever possible, we suggest crossing streets at the places shown on the maps.However, as there there may be construction work underway on some streets, we strongly recommend that visitors exercise caution and use pedestrian crosswalks where available.Heritage Montreal is a private foundation created in 1975 to encourage the development of our urban heritage as a part of daily life.In 1988, the 1500 members of the organisation responded with enthusiasm to the call for ideas for a 350th anniversary project for Heritage Montreal.As a result, a major undertaking was launched in the autumn of 1988 to give Montrealers a means of knowing and understanding their city better.From these ideas and with to the efforts of many volunteers, Steps in Time was brought to life.We hope that these walks may become for you, your family and your neighbours a pleasant way to discover the history and culture of the neighbourhoods of Montreal.Happy Trails! 3 av.des Pins ouest MONTREAL ( 4cTm(B av.Docteui-Peiifiell rue ShertiooKe ouest McGill CAMPUS Exhibition Mansions of McGill presented by the Blackader- La uterma n Library McLennan Library lobby through October 31th 1992 and at the Redpalh Library from August 1 -31,1992 Founded in 1821, McGill University comprises two campuses: the Macdonald campus in Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue west of Montreal, and the main downtown campus.Despite being surrounded by skyscrapers in the heart of the city, McGill's main campus on the flank of Mount Royal includes a number of historic mansions as well as green lawns, playing fields, and a variety of buildings dating from the 1830s to the 1970s.Working in these beautiful historic buildings is a privilege which McGill values greatly, partly because they add colour, depth and a sense of the past to the university's raison d'etre.This means that no repair or maintenance job can be considered routine.Thus, McGill's Physical Plant department has the daunting task of figuring out how to introduce twentieth-century features such as air-conditioning and fire-protection, while respecting the individual heritage of each mansion.These mansions were given to or acquired by McGill over many years.Their donors were citizens of Montreal who cared about the quality of public life for the common good; McGill accepts and protects this trust.During business hours, visitors may enter some of these buildings, their hours are posted in the entrance.Information : 398-4743 4 1 Roddick Gates Inaugurated in 1925, this colonnade designed by Grattan D.Thompson marks the entry to the beautiful pre-lined campus of McGill University.Avenue McGill College First laid out in the 1840's on the property bequeathed by James McGill, this avenue was the prestigious hub of a large residential development whose revenues supported the university.In 1935, the French urbanist Jacques Gréber proposed a boulevard which was ultimately realised in 1988 as a result of a City competition held amidst much controversy.2 Macdonald-Harrington Building Built in 1898 by Sir Andrew Taylor for the Department of Chemistry, the building was renovated in 1986 to house the schools of architecture and urban planning.MacDonald Engineering Building , „ , _ The original 1893 building burned down in 1907 and was rebuilt by Percy E.Nobbs in 191W of non-combustible materials.MacDonald Physics Building Built in 1893 by Taylor, Hogle & Davis, the original physics building s fully rounded arches and squat tower are neo-romanesque in style.3 Arts Building (original McGill College) John Ostcll, architect and surveyor, built this neo-classical building and its adjoining wing in 1839-43, symbolically establishing the University.The portico, first built in wood in 1860 was rebuilt in stone in 1926.The west wing dates from 1863.4 Rcdpath Museum , , „ The gift of Peter Rcdpath, son of the industrialist John Redpath who built the first sugar refinery in Canada, the museum was built in 1882 by Hutchison and Steel in the image of a classical temple.The first building built in Canada specifically as a museum.It houses a natural history and anthropology collection.Morrice Hall This neo-gothic structure was erected in 1882 by John James Brown as an annex to the Presbyterian Theological College (1873) demolished in 1962.In 1983, it was converted for use as a library.Redpath Library Built in 1891 by Taylor and Gordon and enlarged two different times, the library was a gift from Peter Redpath.5 Alfred Friedrich Moritz Baumgartcn House, 3450 rue McTavish Bom in Dresden, Alfred Baumgarten was a chemist who founded St.Lawrence Sugar.In 1887, he built this house whose austere exterior contrasts starkly with a sumptuous interior.In 1927, the University bought the house for the Principal and converted it in 1935 to the Faculty Club.6 James Ross House, 3644 rue Peel The need to accommodate large receptions for the elite of the Square Mile led James Ross, an engineer responsible for construction of part of the main CP rail line, to twice enlarge the house built for him in 1892 by the New York architect Bruce Price.Those additions, in 1898 and 1902 were realised by the Maxwell brothers, Edward and William, in a style consistent with the original French Chateau style.The house was bequeathed to McGill in 1948 and is now known as Chancellor Day 1 lall.John Kenneth Lcvcson Ross House, 3647 rue Peel Built in 1910 by the Maxwell brothers for the son of James Ross, this house differs from the senior Ross's in its classical composition.In 1976, McGill bought the residence from Marianopolis College which had housed it since 1946.Start of circuit : McGill metro station Distance : 3.8 km James Ross house.Source: Blackader-Lauterman Library.5 ¦ Hugh Allan House.Source: Blackader-Lauterman Library.Finish of circuit : Peel metro station 7Elspeth Hudson Angus and Duncan McIntyre Houses, 3674-3690 rue Peel These two houses, Built in 1894 by Edward Maxwell, were twinned to create the impression of a single, imposing structure.Now known as Angus House, they are in the same Château style which characterized the James Ross house and many others in the Square Mile.80rrin Squire Wood House, 3724 rue McTavish One of the oldest houses in the area, this Gothic revival residence was built in 1862 by Andrew B.Taft.Despite the diminution of some of the characteristic ornamentation, it G reserves its picturesque character.George Herrick Duggan bequeathed the house to the hiversity in 1944.9 Mortimer Barnett Davis House, 1020 avenue des Pins Ouest Robert Findlay, Scottish-born architect designed this house for Mortimer B.Davis, the founder of Imperial Tobacco in 1907.Of note on the Peel side are the green house, the service entry and the carriage house which housed Arthur Purvis's widow after he left the house to McGill in 1942."I A Isabella Brenda Allan (Meredith House) or Henry Vincent Meredith, 1110 avenue XU des Pins Ouest A superb example of Victorian eclecticism, Lady Meredith house was built in 1894 for the banker Henry Vincent Meredith by the Maxwell brothers who later enlarged it in 1914.In 1941, it was bequeathed to Royal Victoria Hospital.Damaged by arson in 1990, the residence has been restored completely, including the interior woodwork.Hugh Allan House (Ravcnscrag), 1025 avenue des Pins Ouest The hub of Square Mile society when it was built in 1861, Ravcnscrag resembles a Tuscan villa, built on the slopes of Mount Royal to overlook the city.Originally designed by Victor Roy for the magnate Sir Hugh Allan, the house was added on to many times but still maintains its picturesque character with it asymmetrical composition, its tower and porter's lodge.In 1942, the University acquired the mansion and adapted it for use as a psychiatric institute.n Charles Meredith House, 1130 avenue des Pins Ouest Charles Meredith built his house next door to his brother's in 1905.Designed by the Maxwells, it is more classical in style than its neighbour.In the 1940's, the house served as the nurses' residence for Royal victoria Hospital.McGill acquired it in 1975 and it now houses the School of Occupational Health."I A James Thomas Davis House, 3654 rue Drummond X^ Built in 1908-10 by the Maxwell brothers for the engineer and canal builder (who likely requested the concrete framework), the house is based on an Elizabethan manor.The exterior detailing evokes a Tudor style, while the interior is truly Bcaux-Arts and boasts some of the best craftmanship of the Square Mile."1 O Charles Rudolph Hosmer House, 3630 rue Drummond Xi^ Businessman Charles R.Hosmer retained Edward Maxwell to design his house in 1901.Its profuse ornamentation - almost pompous in character - on a strictly symmetrical organization characterize Edward's most audacious application of Beaux-Arts classicism.Hosmer House was acquired by the University in 1969.'1 4 Alice Graham House, 3605 rue de la Montagne Xrt Robert and Frank Findlay in 1925, created a simple house for the Hallward family than its excessive Beaux-Arts neighbour.This more sober approach, characteristic of the Arts and Crafts movement, is typical of later Square Mile houses in the time before the Depression.In 1965, McGill purchases the house for the Graduates' Society and is now known as Martlet House.Dinu llumbaru, Héritage Montréal Translation By Haney H.Dunton LET'S CELEBRATE MONTREALERS! The Centre d'histoire de Montréal presents an exhibition featuring men and women who have helped shape Montreal's history through November 9th, 1992 Here are a few of the people who have left their mark on the neighbourhood of McGILL CAMPUS JOHN WILLIAM DAWSON (1820-1899) Scientist A native of Nova Scotia, the young William avidly reads everything about geology and natural history that he can find.Towards 1850, his work in fossils is already earning him an anviable reputation.He comes to Montreal in 1855 on being named principal of McGill College.Over the next 38 years, he builds McGill into a university of world renown.HUGH ALLAN (1810-1882) Businessman Hugh Allan is a good example of the diverse interests which characterize the great men of business of 19th century Montreal.Born in Scotland, he lands in Montreal in 1826.He becomes involved in business as well as shipping; he is the owner of the famous Allan Line.He founds the Merchants' Bank in 1861 and builds, in 1874, the Academy of Music Theatre on Victoria St.SIMON McTAVISH (1750-1804) Fur merchant, militia officer, civil servant, landowner, seigneur and businessman Born in Scotland, he establishes himself in Montreal in 1774, after a stay of ten years in the New-York area.He founds, with other Montrealers of the era such as the Frobisher brothers, James Mcgill and Isaac Todd, the North West Company wich will have a monopoly for many years in the fur trade.This company also becomes the largest employer in Montreal; voyageurs, interpreters, hunters, clerks - all are certain to work for the company at one time.If you would like to learn more about Montreal's history, the Centre d'histoire de Montréal welcomes you year round at 335, Place d'Youville, Old Montréal.Information: 872-3207 7 ,