Molson Bank Building, Montreal, Bank building in Old Montreal, Canada
The Molson Bank Building at 278-288 Rue St-Jacques features a Second Empire architectural design with stone facades and detailed ornamental elements.
Built in 1866 as headquarters for the Molson Bank, the structure served as a financial institution until 1925 when the Bank of Montreal acquired it.
The building's entrance incorporates carved stone heads depicting William Molson and his two sons, representing the family's influence in Montreal's development.
Located near Basilique Notre-Dame in the Ville-Marie district, the building currently houses government and legal offices with restricted public access.
The structure stands on Rue St-Jacques, which functioned as Canada's primary financial center through the 1930s with numerous banking institutions.
Location: Ville-Marie
Inception: 1866
Architects: George Browne
Architectural style: Second Empire style
GPS coordinates: 45.50270,-73.55900
Latest update: March 3, 2025 01:15
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