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Dorchester Square MONTREAL Dorchester Square (originally Dominion Square) is a large urban square in downtown Montreal. Together with Place du Canada, the area is just over 21,000 m2 or 2.1 ha of manicured and protected urban parkland bordered by René Lévesque Boulevard to the south, Peel Street to the west, Metcalfe to the east and Dominion Square to the north. The square is open to the public 24 hours a day and forms a focal point for pedestrian traffic in the city. Until the creation of Place du Canada in 1967, the name Dominion Square had been applied to the entire area. Land acquisition to build the square began in 1872 and the site was inaugurated in 1878, not being thoroughly completed until 1892. The square has four statues was originally arranged in the form of a union jack. In 2010 $14-million was spent on a redesign with the removal of a flower stand on the southwest corner, all monuments refurbished, new street furniture and a lighting scheme which has greatly improved the look of the square after dark. As a nod to the fact that it was once a cemetery, small crosses have been imbedded in the walkways. In addition, some lights are pointed to shine on the foliage of the many trees, allowing for an interesting nocturnal green-glow in the summer. A planned renovation of Place du Canada has begun with renovations of the John A. Macdonald monument and the Cenotaph. A further renovation of Dominion Square street, including the bus/taxi parking area, subterranean garage entrance and exit and the kiosk is planned, and it is likely the square may be expanded with Dominion Square street converted for pedestrian use. Up until 1854, the square was little more than a public green and informal meeting place. Much of it was used for the Catholic Sainte-Antoine Cemetery, a hastily arranged cemetery for the victims of the 1851 Cholera Epidemic. In that year, the bodies were exhumed and moved to Notre-Dame-des-Neiges Cemetery on the Northwestern side of Mount Royal. In 1869, St. George's Presbyterian church was erected at the corner of Peel and De la Gauchetière. It spawned the construction of several other Protestant churches and cathedrals in and around Dorchester Square, which was beginning to take form as a dividing line between the estates and suburbs of the Northwest and the retail and commercial areas to the East and Southeast. The 1870s provided several massive projects which contextualized the green as a central meeting point, prestige address and formalized the use of the square. Land acquisition began in 1872 and the park took its present form in 1878. Simultaneously, the Catholic Archdiocese began construction of St. James Cathedral across from Southeast corner of the Square. Along the western edge of the Square, the Windsor Hotel was completed by 1878. With such prestigious construction and massive human traffic, the square became a vital component of the urban environment and a focal point for transit between the office and commercial sectors and the retail and suburban sectors. In 1889, the Canadian Pacific Railway constructed Windsor Station across De la Gauchetière from St. George's Cathedral, further increasing the importance of the square as a major focal point for intermodal transit systems. Later construction would involve the demolition of the original YMCA Building (1851) and the construction of the first portion of the Sun Life Building at the corner of Metcalfe and René Lévesque Boulevard, which would grow to take up the whole eastern side of the Square by 1931. In 1929, the northern side of the square was graced with the Dominion Square Building, designed as an integrated shopping arcade and office tower. The arcade was specifically designed to draw pedestrian traffic between the square and Saint Catherine Street. Thanks Magik

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MagikUnicorn

4:37PM | Tue, 06 September 2011

Le Carré Dorchester MONTRÉAL Le Square Dorchester, originalement le Square Dominion, est un parc urbain situé au centre-ville de Montréal de 11 000 m2. Le Square est bordé à l'est par la rue Metcalfe où l'on retrouve l'Édifice Sun Life , à l'ouest par la rue Peel, l'édifice du Dominion Square au nord et le boulevard René-Lévesque au sud. On retrouve au sud du boulevard René-Lévesque, la Place du Canada. Amorcé à la fin de 1872, le premier aménagement formel du Square se termine en 1876. En 1854, le cimetière catholique Saint-Antoine est relocalisé sur le Mont Royal et devient le Cimetière Notre-Dame-des-Neiges. Ceci permet le prolongement de la rue Dorchester (maintenant boulevard René-Lévesque) vers l'ouest et le développement de ce secteur. Plusieurs grandes propriétés seront loties et mises en vente. À partir de 1865, différentes traditions protestantes construisent des églises dans et autour du secteur. En 1869, l'église anglicane Saint-Georges est érigée sur l'emplacement de l'ancien cimetière juif, aussi transféré sur la montagne, près de l'entrée du cimetière Mont-Royal. Cette même année, on recommande l'achat des terrains du cimetière catholique par la Ville de Montréal et leur transformation en parc public afin d'éviter le déplacement des dépouilles des victimes du choléra. L'année suivante, les terrains sont donc achetés et des plantations sont effectuées. En 1872, le square reçoit le nom de Dominion. Cette appellation provient du Dominion du Canada, formé des quatre provinces composant la confédération canadienne en 1867. À la fin du XIXe siècle, des immeubles prestigieux sont érigés en bordure du Square Dominion. L'hôtel Windsor, par exemple, est construit sur la rue Peel, en 1878. En 1889, on inaugure la nouvelle Gare Windsor. Le Square Dominion devient alors une importante porte d'entrée à la ville et un lieu symbolique. On y élève, en 1895, le premier de plusieurs monuments commémoratifs, une statue de Sir John Alexander MacDonald, premier ministre du Canada de 1869 à 1873. En 1914, la compagnie d'assurances Sun Life pose la première pierre de son nouveau siège social du côté est du square. L'édifice Sun Life est l'un des premiers immeubles de bureaux construits au centre-ville. En 1929, on érige l'édifice Dominion Square, entre la place publique et la rue Sainte-Catherine ouest. En 1967, quand le Canada célèbre le centenaire de la Confédération, la portion sud du Square Dominion est rebaptisée et reçoit le nom de la Place du Canada. À partir de ce moment, la section sud et nord du Parc ont des noms différents. En 1987, le boulevard Dorchester est renommé boulevard René-Lévesque et le Square Dominion adopte l'appellation Square Dorchester. Merci Magik -------------------------------------------------- La Plaza de Dorchester La Plaza de Dorchester, originalmente la Plaza de Dominio es un parque urbano situado en el centro de Montreal de 11 000 m2. La plaza está rodeada al este por la calle Metcalfe donde se encuentra la construcción de la vida del sol, al oeste de la calle Peel, la construcción de la Plaza de dominio hacia el norte y René Lévesque, hacia el sur. Se encuentran al sur de René-Lévesque, Canada Place. Comenzó a finales de 1872, la Plaza de la primera planificación formal termina en 1876. En 1854, el San Antonio cementerio católico es trasladado al Cementerio Mount Royal y se convirtió en la catedral de Notre-Dame-des-Neiges. Esto permite la extensión de Dorchester (ahora René-Lévesque Boulevard) hacia el oeste y el desarrollo de este sector. Varios grandes propiedades serán encuestadas y puestos a la venta. Desde 1865, las diversas tradiciones protestantes que construyeron iglesias en los alrededores de la zona. En 1869, la Iglesia Anglicana de San Jorge fue construida en el lugar del antiguo cementerio judío, se transportan por la montaña, cerca de la entrada al Cementerio Mount Royal. Ese mismo año, se recomienda la compra de terrenos en el cementerio católico de la ciudad de Montreal y su transformación en un parque público para evitar que el movimiento de los cuerpos de las víctimas del cólera. Al año siguiente, los terrenos se compran y se siembra ya está. En 1872, la plaza recibió el nombre de dominio. Este nombre proviene del Dominio de Canadá, que consiste en las cuatro provincias que componen la Confederación Canadiense en 1867. En el siglo XIX, edificios de prestigio se han levantado a lo largo de la Plaza de Dominio. El Hotel Windsor, por ejemplo, se basa en la calle Peel en 1878. En 1889, inaugura la nueva estación de Windsor. La Plaza de dominio se convierte en una importante puerta de entrada a la ciudad y un lugar simbólico. Se plantea, en 1895, el primero de varios monumentos, una estatua de Sir John A. MacDonald, Primer Ministro de Canadá desde 1869 hasta 1873. En 1914, la compañía de seguros Sun Life puso la primera piedra de su nueva sede en el lado este de la plaza. La construcción de la vida del sol es uno de los primer edificio de oficinas construido en el centro de la ciudad. En 1929 el edificio fue erigido Dominio Square, entre el público y el St. Catherine Street West. En 1967, cuando Canadá se celebra el centenario, la parte sur de la Plaza de dominio cambió de nombre y le dio el nombre del lugar de Canadá. A partir de ese momento, el sur y norte del parque tienen nombres diferentes. En 1987, el Dorchester es famoso bulevar René-Levesque y adoptó el nombre de dominio Plaza Dorchester Square. Gracias Magik

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Richardphotos

4:49PM | Tue, 06 September 2011

very beautiful statue and capture

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mininessie

4:50PM | Tue, 06 September 2011

beautiful!

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MOSKETON

5:07PM | Tue, 06 September 2011

me gusta.

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mickeyrony

5:27PM | Tue, 06 September 2011

I just took horse and rider lol .... A beautiful day .....Bravo and many thanks for sharing ((5 + +)) Moi j'ai juste prit le cheval et le cavalier lol.... Une belle journée Bravo et mille mercis de partager ((5++))

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Faemike55

6:27PM | Tue, 06 September 2011

Very cool picture and great information

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eekdog

6:31PM | Tue, 06 September 2011

cool shot and love your history.

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angelafair

6:32PM | Tue, 06 September 2011

fantastic photo, and very informative history!

whaleman

6:32PM | Tue, 06 September 2011

Nice photo and an excellent statue!

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tennesseecowgirl

7:11PM | Tue, 06 September 2011

Nicely composed

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flavia49

7:39PM | Tue, 06 September 2011

wonderful view

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Sea_Dog

8:22PM | Tue, 06 September 2011

Well done - looks like a great place. Thanks for the information, too.

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mgtcs

8:27PM | Tue, 06 September 2011

Very beautiful and cozy place Magick, wonderful lighting!

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Madbat

8:50PM | Tue, 06 September 2011

Interesting history! One of these days I'll have to see Montreal.

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npauling

9:01PM | Tue, 06 September 2011

A wonderful clear capture of this beautiful part of your city. Looks to be a great place just to sit a while and watch the city pass by.

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magnus073

9:54PM | Tue, 06 September 2011

Magik, c'est une merveilleuse photo de la place dans votre ville. Il est beau, et j'ai apprécié la lecture de l'histoire de cette région. Merci de fournir cette information pour nous aider à en apprendre davantage sur cet endroit fantastique. J'aimerais le visiter un jour.

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bazza

10:20PM | Tue, 06 September 2011

Very beautiful spot Magik glad to see no taggers have hit the place.. What a super place to rest awhile and watch the world go by. Thanks for taking time to give a rundown on the history of the place..

KnightWolverine

12:07AM | Wed, 07 September 2011

It's folks like you with a camera that makes it a pleasure to see things that I normally would never get to ...Thanks Real for the Capture and the knowledge...(smiles)...

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odile

1:32AM | Wed, 07 September 2011

Très jolie photo! Et merci pour toutes les informations, aussi.

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Lashia

2:12AM | Wed, 07 September 2011

Awesome capture- thanks for sharing! :)

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fallen21

2:29AM | Wed, 07 September 2011

Fantastic shot.

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jendellas

2:29AM | Wed, 07 September 2011

Lovely place to meet & sit a while, great info, thankyou!!!

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jayfar

2:38AM | Wed, 07 September 2011

Super shot Magik, great info too but how did you get all these people equi-spaced!!!

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gaius

4:55AM | Wed, 07 September 2011

D'après mes évaluations, si je veux commenter toutes les images de mes amis, ce sont quelque 250 à 300 images que je devrais commenter ! Inutile de te dire que je n'ai pas le temps (ni le courage de passer tant d'heures devant l’ordinateur !). Appréciation globale donc : tu nous as mis en ligne de bien belles images cet été. Cette dernière, fort belle, me ramène à Montréal où j'aimerais beaucoup retourner.

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artistheat

5:50AM | Wed, 07 September 2011

Outstanding Capture

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tamburro

6:03AM | Wed, 07 September 2011

Great capture and history Magik!!! Tks!!! Hugs:)

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mariogiannecchini

6:41AM | Wed, 07 September 2011

Fantastic place and great photo , Magik ! Thanks for the information!

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RodolfoCiminelli

7:08AM | Wed, 07 September 2011

Gret information and wonderful photography.....!!!

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flaviok

7:20AM | Wed, 07 September 2011

Excelente captura e texto meu amigo,aplausos (5)

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renecyberdoc

7:31AM | Wed, 07 September 2011

looks good no drug addicts and creeps hanging out there

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