Former Bank of Montreal Building
200 Main Street, Bathurst, New Brunswick, E2A, Canada
Formally Recognized:
2006/07/17
Other Name(s)
Former Bank of Montreal Building
Greco Donair
Greco Donair
Links and documents
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Construction Date(s)
Listed on the Canadian Register:
2008/10/28
Statement of Significance
Description of Historic Place
The Former Bank of Montreal Building is a wedge-shaped, stone, two-storey Beaux-Arts style commercial building constructed circa 1919 on a strategic location at the intersection of Main and King streets, in downtown Bathurst.
Heritage Value
The Former Bank of Montreal Building is designated a Local Historic Place in recognition of the ongoing presence of the Bank of Montreal in Bathurst since the early 20th century, as well as for its location and architecture.
Since 1902, the Bank of Montreal, strategically located on the corner of the city’s two main arteries in the centre of Bathurst’s business sector, has supported the economic and commercial development of the entire region. The building, with its classical appearance and its façade overlooking the intersection, reinforces the commercial urban landscape of the city’s business sector and gives it an appearance of stability.
The Former Bank of Montreal Building is also recognized for its classical Beaux-Arts style of architecture, used mainly by banks in the early 20th century. This style is a good illustration of the character that bank buildings were meant to embody in the early 20th century. They were built in a style that evokes the strength, security, and prestige of such institutions with a view to inspiring confidence in their clientele.
Source: Bathurst Heritage Trust Commission Inc., “Former Bank of Montreal” file
Character-Defining Elements
The character-defining elements that describe the Former Bank of Montreal Building include:
- downtown location at a busy intersection;
- two-storey wedge-shaped plan that follows the layout of the lot created by the intersection;
- smooth stone façades;
- symmetry of the openings;
- balanced fenestration of rectangular windows with large stone sills;
- main façade with corner entrance at an angle to the intersection;
- main entrance with a triangular pediment supported by two Corinthian columns;
- stone Bank of Montreal coat of arms dominating the upper frieze of the main façade;
- wide dentilated cornice topped by a parapet camouflaging the flat roof.
Recognition
Jurisdiction
New Brunswick
Recognition Authority
Local Governments (NB)
Recognition Statute
Local Historic Places Program
Recognition Type
Municipal Register of Local Historic Places
Recognition Date
2006/07/17
Historical Information
Significant Date(s)
1902/01/01 to 1902/01/01
Theme - Category and Type
- Developing Economies
- Trade and Commerce
- Expressing Intellectual and Cultural Life
- Architecture and Design
Function - Category and Type
Current
- Residence
- Single Dwelling
Historic
- Commerce / Commercial Services
- Eating or Drinking Establishment
- Commerce / Commercial Services
- Shop or Wholesale Establishment
- Commerce / Commercial Services
- Bank or Stock Exchange
Architect / Designer
n/a
Builder
n/a
Additional Information
Location of Supporting Documentation
Bathurst Heritage Trust Commission Inc., 360 Douglas Avenue, Bathurst, N. B.
Cross-Reference to Collection
Fed/Prov/Terr Identifier
1076
Status
Published
Related Places
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