Édifice Jacques-Viger, Heritage architectural ensemble in Old Montreal, Canada
Édifice Jacques-Viger is an architectural ensemble with château-style design and multiple floors located in Old Montreal. It combines offices, residential apartments, and retail spaces within a single structure that spans two street addresses.
Built between 1896 and 1898 by architect Bruce Price, this structure initially housed both a Canadian Pacific Railway station and hotel operations. It served these dual functions until 1935, when it transitioned to different uses.
The building reflects French Canadian influence in Montreal's urban development and contains design elements that mattered to the francophone community of that era. Its architecture documents how this culture shaped the city's character during that period.
The building sits at the corner of Berri Street and Saint-Antoine Street East, within walking distance of Old Montreal's main attractions. A major renovation has improved accessibility throughout the structure, though some interior areas may have limited public access.
This is the only combined railway station and hotel structure built in Canada, following a model that was common in the United Kingdom at the time. This rare combination shows how railway companies in the late 1800s provided comprehensive travel services in a single building.
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