Édifice Gaston-Miron, Public building on Sherbrooke Street, Montreal, Canada.
Description
Édifice Gaston-Miron is a three-story structure at 1210 Sherbrooke Street East featuring granite columns, a central atrium, and a grand marble entrance hall. Multiple rooms and exhibition spaces within serve public events and cultural activities throughout the year.
History
Built between 1914 and 1917, the structure served as Montreal's central library until 2005, when library operations relocated to the Grande Bibliothèque. The building then transitioned to house cultural and heritage organizations.
Culture
The building hosts the Montreal Arts Council and Heritage Council, supporting artistic initiatives and community programs year-round. It serves as a gathering point where creators and cultural workers connect and collaborate.
Practical
The building sits near Sherbrooke metro station and is accessible by bus route 24. Visitor hours and access to exhibition spaces may vary depending on scheduled programs and events.
Did you know?
The building houses the Grand Costumier, an archive storing over 70,000 costumes and accessories from Radio-Canada transferred there in 2016. This collection represents one of the largest costume repositories in North America.
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