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| The Bank of Montreal is located on the corner of Charlotte and Dorchester Streets, in downtown Sydney, on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. The bank was completed in 1901, constructed as a direct result of the industrial economic boom that occurred in Sydney at the turn of the twentieth century. Large steel plants located in Sydney, fed by nearby coal mines, made Sydney a hub of commercial and industrial activity, as reflected in the establishment of the Bank of Montreal in town’s commercial core. |
Looks a bit like a classical church or a chapel. Wonder what the architect was thinking.
ReplyDeleteA pretty building, rather small for a bank in a city by today's standards :)
ReplyDeleteThey spent a lot of money for this building to store their money. I invite you come over to Tuesday's Treasures with this treasure.
ReplyDeleteBuildings were quite ostentatious in that era. Great corner capture to reveal both sides.
ReplyDeleteit's beautiful! i love the dome!
ReplyDeleteMy first thought has been expressed above by s.c. But it's a marvelous building and I'd love to see the interior.
ReplyDeleteI love seeing these old buildings. The architecture is impressive. Lots of wires going every direction on that corner.
ReplyDeleteNice building though it reminds me of a mausoleum
ReplyDeleteBeautiful architecture!
ReplyDeleteLove the combination of stone and the green coloured roof.
ReplyDeleteThat is a stunning building, I think that copper roof is killer.
ReplyDeleteIt's a beauty, Andy!
ReplyDeleteExcept for the signs, this same photo could have been taken in the 1920s or 30s. Nothing like a temple to money.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great looking building!
ReplyDeleteThose were the days.
ReplyDeleteShould be a church in Italy... Amazing.
ReplyDeleteNicely done!!
ReplyDeleteThat is quite an interesting building.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful building! It perfectly captures a place in time - the style, the size. I can almost imagine it in 1901.
ReplyDeleteI have a good friend whose family owns a bed and breakfast place on Cape Breton. She just got back after spending the summer up there running helping her mother-in-law run the business.
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