Building Montreal

The exhibition Building Montreal offers a fascinating glimpse of the shifting urban landscape of a constantly evolving metropolis. Though often a source of frustration for Montreal residents, construction sites are nonetheless symbolic of the city’s vitality and growth over the decades.

Take a look at twenty-five large-format historical photographs from the Museum’s Photography collection that illustrate key phases and projects in the development of Montreal’s infrastructures, from the 1850s to the 1980s. As they chronicle the evolution of urban planning and civil engineering, these images from the past also serve as reminders of the countless people who have played a role in building Montreal.

Make your way to McGill College Avenue, between De Maisonneuve Boulevard and President-Kennedy Avenue.