Bank of Montreal Head Office, Montreal, Bank building in Old Montreal, Canada
The Bank of Montreal Head Office stands opposite Notre-Dame Basilica on Place d'Armes, featuring a neoclassical facade with a bronze pediment weighing 23 tons.
Completed in 1847 under architect John Wells's direction, this structure marked the establishment of Canada's first bank, founded in 1817 at this location.
The building's museum displays a collection of 19th-century banking artifacts, including original teller windows, coins, banknotes, and mechanical piggy banks.
Located at 119 rue Saint Jacques, the Bank of Montreal Museum offers free admission and remains open during standard banking hours on weekdays.
The bronze pediment, measuring 16 meters wide, was created in Scotland by Sir John Steell specifically for this Montreal landmark.
Location: Ville-Marie
Inception: 1847
Architects: John Wells
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
Floors above the ground: 1
Part of: Old Montreal
GPS coordinates: 45.50490,-73.55790
Latest update: May 16, 2025 06:09
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