1886 - Bank of Montreal, Toronto, ON
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member entogeek
N 43° 38.810 W 079° 22.612
17T E 630903 N 4833928
This former Bank of Montreal building is now the home of the National Hockey League's Hall of Fame.
Waymark Code: WM9KQY
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 08/30/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
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Built in 1885-86, this building is located at the NW corner of Yonge and Front streets.

Designed by the Toronto firm of Darling and Curry, this former Bank of Montreal building is an example of rococo architecture. It was used as the bank's head office until 1949 after which the building continued to serve as a branch until 1982 when it closed for the last time.

On June 18, 1993, the Hockey Hall of Fame officially opened at this location.
Year of construction: 1886

Cross-listed waymark: Not listed

Full inscription: Not listed
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