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Le Centre d'histoire de Montréal, situé au 335 place d'Youville dans le Vieux-Montréal, est un lieu consacré à l'histoire de Montréal Il a été créé en 1983, afin de permettre à la ville d'interpréter son patrimoine et son histoire.De la caserne au Centre d'histoireLe Centre est installé dans une ancienne caserne centrale d'incendie, construite sur la place D'Youville en 1903. Ses architectes, Joseph Perrault et Simon Lesage, se sont inspirés de plusieurs styles architecturaux pour lui donner son caractère unique et un profil flamand peu commun dans l'architecture montréalaise de l'époque. Son architecture comprend de la pierre de taille couleur chamois, de la brique rouge, un toit mansardé avec lucarne, ainsi qu'une tour carrée couronnée d'un toit à quatre versants.Les pompiers s'y installent en 1904 avec chevaux et pompes à vapeur. En 1908, la caserne se transforme en simple poste de quartier, et les chevaux sont remplacés par des véhicules à moteur en 1931. La caserne est désaffectée en 1972.Dans les années 1970, la Ville de Montréal et le ministère des affaires culturelles du Québec signent une entente sur le développement culturel pour la réhabilitation du quartier historique. Celle-ci possède plusieurs volets : fouilles archéologiques, revitalisation de l'ouest du quartier après l'abandon des zones industrielles... L'installation du Centre d'histoire de Montréal en 1983 dans le bâtiment pour assurer une fonction muséale s'inscrit dans ce contexte. D'abord administré par la société d'archéologie et de numismatique de Montréal, le musée est rattaché en 1987 au réseau des maisons de la culture de Montréal de la Ville de Montréal.

Address: 335 Place d'Youville, Montréal, QC H2Y 3T1, Canada
Phone: (514) 872-3207
State: Québec
County: Communauté-Urbaine-de-Montréal
Zip Code: H2Y 3T1



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Even though it was cold it is a beautiful area to wander around
8 years ago (11-11-2017)
Good, detailed exhibits, free wifi and not too expensive admission. Plus, thankfully, air conditioned!
8 years ago (05-08-2017)
A must visit for anyone wishing to have an orientation on why Montreal is the way it is in terms of culture, architecture, language relationships etc. an exhibit on the history of corruption in Montreal is particularly tongue-in-cheek.
8 years ago (19-08-2017)
Amazing place! Beautiful buildings everywhere!
8 years ago (10-07-2017)
Very few history to see in this museum. Not worth the time and money.
8 years ago (19-06-2017)
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