Dorchester Square Montreal-2 by MagikUnicorn

Photography • Historical • posted on Sep 07, 2011

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The Boer War Memorial is a monument of sculptor George W. Hill located at Dorchester Square in Downtown Montreal. The Boer War Memorial, sculpted by George W. Hill (1862-1934) was unveiled at the Dominion Square on May 24, 1907. It is dedicated to the Montrealers who fought alongside the British during the Boer War. It is the only equestrian statue in Montreal, and atypically, is not mounted, but restrained. The Boer War Memorial faces north, towards Mount Royal Cross, which would have been visible from the square up until 1929. Around the base of the statue, copper reliefs and the names of each battle. The Boer War was widely unpopular in Quebec society, viewed as an imperial war. Prime Minister of Canada Wilfrid Laurier opposed the war, but ultimately compromised with the proposal for militia and volunteers en lieu of conscription. The four principal monuments – the others being the Robert Burns Memorial, Wilfrid Laurier Memorial, and Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee Fountain – in the square are arranged to form a five equilateral cross with the kiosk towards the Dominion Square Building. Thanks Magik ________________________________________________ La Guerre des Boers (Monument) Montréal La guerre des Boers Mémorial, sculpté par George W. Hill (1862-1934) a été dévoilée au Square Dominion, le 24 mai 1907. Il est dédié aux Montréalais qui ont combattu aux côtés des Britanniques durant la guerre des Boers. C'est la seule statue équestre de Montréal, et atypique, n'est pas monté, mais sobre. La guerre des Boers Mémorial faces nord, vers la croix du mont Royal, qui aurait été visible de la place carrée jusqu'en 1929. Autour de la base de la statue, des reliefs de cuivre et les noms de chaque bataille. La guerre des Boers était très impopulaire dans la société québécoise, considérée comme une guerre impériale. Premier ministre du Canada Wilfrid Laurier opposé à la guerre, mais finalement compromise avec la proposition de la milice et des volontaires en lieu et place de la conscription. Les quatre principaux monuments - les autres étant le Robert Burns Memorial, Wilfrid Laurier Memorial, et la reine Victoria Diamond Jubilee Fontaine - dans le carré sont disposées pour former une croix équilatérale à cinq cotés avec le kiosque vers le Dominion Square Building. Merci Magik

Comments (47)

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Faemike55

6:42PM | Wed, 07 September 2011

Very good photo and extremely interesting history

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Richardphotos

6:50PM | Wed, 07 September 2011

in the US the way the statues with a war hero and horse are posed has meaning.if the soldier is on the horse and the horse is rearing up then he died in battle .I forgot the other meanings.beautiful statue and capture.we have several here

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mickeyrony

7:08PM | Wed, 07 September 2011

Always a good story and a job well done. Congratulations again and many thanks for sharing ((5 + +)) Toujours une bonne narration et un travail bien fait . Bravo encore et mille mercis de partager ((5++))

whaleman

7:22PM | Wed, 07 September 2011

Thanks for showing us the other side! I meant to ask but forgot! Nice shot too!

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MOSKETON

7:37PM | Wed, 07 September 2011

ME ENCANTA.

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flaviok

7:52PM | Wed, 07 September 2011

Grande imagem e texto meu amigo, excelente, aplausos (5)

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bazza

8:09PM | Wed, 07 September 2011

Lovely capture and info Magik!!

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mgtcs

8:54PM | Wed, 07 September 2011

Gorgeous capture and writing Magik, amazing work!

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brycek

9:07PM | Wed, 07 September 2011

Wonderful capture and information!!

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kbrog

9:25PM | Wed, 07 September 2011

Excellent POV and capture! :)

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magnus073

9:42PM | Wed, 07 September 2011

Magik, c'est une photo fantastique mon ami. Montréal est une magnifique ville, avec une tradition riche. Ce mémorial de guerre est fantastique et les gens de Montréal devraient être fiers.

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