Montréal - Hidden gems

big T · #1 Posted **Apr 25, 2012, 5:34 AM**

Je voulais partir un fil pour partager des "trésors cachés" à Montréal.

Je commence avec le 415 rue St Antoine Ouest. Je ne sais pas si cet édifice a un nom, mais je trouve que c'est un assez beau spécimen de streamline malgré la faible hauteur et le fait qu'il est plutôt noyé entre des édifices beaucoup plus imposants (dont la très belle CDP).

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Je serai curieux de voir vos choix!

The Gibbroni · #2 Posted **Apr 27, 2012, 2:46 AM**

I love that building too and took a few photos of it. It has a really nice terrasse in the back that is part of CDP.

either side

From CDP

The Gibbroni · #3 Posted **Apr 27, 2012, 3:57 AM**

There are a shitload of interesting buildings in Hochelaga-Maisonneuve. On top of some really nifty warehouse/factory conversions, there are some real gems.

Théâtre Sans-fil (a puppet theatre company) uses the old Caserne Letourneux. It's really long and narrow, hard to fit in one photo.

Théâtre Denise-Pelletier recently underwent a complete restoration. I haven't been inside since but it is apparently gorgeous.

The Gibbroni · #4 Posted **Apr 27, 2012, 4:45 AM**

Another former fire station now the neighbourood Maison de la Culture

A couple of former banks now a youth centre and funeral home respectively

Bain Morgan was built as a public bath during the depression. It's now a public swimming pool.

Bibliothèque Maisonneuve is still a library.

The Gibbroni · #5 Posted **Apr 27, 2012, 5:24 AM**

Marché Maisonneuve, the Jean-Talon/Atwater/Lachine market of the east. The original building was converted to a community centre when the market moved to new buildings next door. Only 4 tourists have ever set foot here!

The new market buildings

Cute puppy heh heh!

leftimage · #6 Posted **Apr 27, 2012, 7:53 AM**

Theatre du Rideau vert. Bit rundown, but peculiar and charming.

MolsonExport · #7 Posted **Apr 27, 2012, 1:48 PM**

wonderful thread. Even the most down-trodden Montreal neighborhoods have architectural treasures.

vanatox · #8 Posted **Apr 27, 2012, 2:02 PM**

Hochelaga-Maisonneuve regorge de magnifiques bâtiments. Depuis quelques années, ce quartier s'améliore et devient de plus en plus beau et intéressant.

big T · #9 Posted **Apr 27, 2012, 5:56 PM**

^c'est vrai, mon beau frère habite là bas et c'est en pleine transformation.
merci pour toutes les photos the gibbroni! je ne connaissais pas le théatre denise pelletier, j'aime beaucoup les mosaiques en arrière des fenêtres.

un autre théatre (probablement plus connu) de mon ancien quariter qui n'est malheureusement pas rénové: le théatre snowdon

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MTLskyline · #10 Posted **Apr 27, 2012, 6:13 PM**

The town of Maisonneuve was actually quite a well-off area at one time, correct?

le calmar · #11 Posted **Apr 27, 2012, 9:41 PM**

I think it actually went bankrupt and then merged with Hochelaga.

The Gibbroni · #12 Posted **Apr 28, 2012, 11:11 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by leftimage

Theatre du Rideau vert. Bit rundown, but peculiar and charming.

I think this is Gilford/Drolet. Rideau Vert is just around the corner on St-Denis. I really like this area because of all the wedge-shaped houses caused by Gilford running diagonal.

The Gibbroni · #13 Posted **Apr 30, 2012, 9:52 PM**

The restaurant outside of Jardin Botanique is really sweet. It looks as if it may have been built in the 40's or 50's and is set in a magnificent piazza/garden. Great place for a quiet date!

The Gibbroni · #14 Posted **Apr 30, 2012, 10:15 PM**

The main building is a solid deco example with some cool details. The fountains and gardens create a really nice entrance.

MolsonExport · #15 Posted **May 1, 2012, 1:27 AM**

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Originally Posted by big T

^c'est vrai, mon beau frère habite là bas et c'est en pleine transformation.
merci pour toutes les photos the gibbroni! je ne connaissais pas le théatre denise pelletier, j'aime beaucoup les mosaiques en arrière des fenêtres.

un autre théatre (probablement plus connu) de mon ancien quariter qui n'est malheureusement pas rénové: le théatre snowdon

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I used to live nearby...well somewhat so, on Chemin de la Cote St. Luc @ Victoria.

The Gibbroni · #16 Posted **May 1, 2012, 1:39 AM**

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Originally Posted by le calmar

I think it actually went bankrupt and then merged with Hochelaga.

Actually, Hochelaga merged with Montréal in the late 19th century then Maisonneuve merged immediately following WW I.

trofirhen · #17 Posted **May 18, 2013, 2:27 PM**

Please keep it growing!! Among Canada's big cities, Montreal wins hands-down for charm.

MolsonExport · #18 Posted **Jun 21, 2013, 9:28 PM**

I am still loving this thread.

FrAnKs · #19 Posted **Jun 21, 2013, 10:46 PM**

Montréal regorge de richesses inouïes ! ... continuez à nous en faire découvrir

Désolé pour le hors-sujet, mais j'ai une question, pour améliorer mon anglais : pourquoi dit-on ''hands-down'' alors qu'il est question de quelque chose de ''gagnant'' comme dans la phrase de notre ami trofirhen ?

Il me semble qu'il doit y avoir une différence entre hands-up et hands-down ! ... ou bien quelque chose m'échappe.

MTLskyline · #20 Posted **Jun 21, 2013, 11:18 PM**

^ Courses de chevaux apparemment ...

http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/win-hands-down.html