It is those superb properties that make our streets and neighbourhoods attractive and that constitute a wonderful legacy for future generations. The Montréal Architectural Heritage Campaign invites us to discover of the amazing wealth of this built heritage, of the importance of caring for it and of the necessity of respectfully preserving its original character.
During a public ceremony held on October 12, 2012 in the Hall of Honour in Montréal City Hall, 22 home owners received a Heritage Emeritus Award for the meticulous care of their properties.
It is with a great pleasure that we present you the 2012 MONTRÉAL BEAUTIES.
Heritage Emeritus Award | Residential category
10000, place Guillaume-Chambon
Built in 1959 according to the plans of architect Guy S. N. Parent, this home stands out with its generous fenestration, brick covering of various colours and sizes, glazed red tile, wood doors and windows on the lateral wall, cut-stone low wall and entrance steps made of slate. The original elements are in good condition as a result of regular maintenance.
Heritage Emeritus Award | Residential category
7021, avenue du Bois-de-Coulonge
This 1964 multi-level single-family home has kept its main original characteristics. Note the condition of the ornamental doors and matching hand rail, clear signs of the year of construction. The good condition of these architectural elements, which are quite rare in the borough, reflect regular maintenance.
Heritage Emeritus Award | Residential category
265, rue Acorn Ridge
In 1960, the firm Rosen Caruso Architects designed an original house reflecting the modern architecture of the new decade. Simple shapes and volumes, interplay of materials and inner court design reflect the architecture of the 1960s. Visibly, this property has been well maintained.
Heritage Emeritus Award | Residential category
3559, avenue Grey
This attractive, early 20th-century brick house stands out with detailed ornamentation, moulded lintels, imposing pediment, brick with stone inserts, guardrails, balusters and windows. Rigorous and sustained maintenance is noteworthy.
Heritage Emeritus Award | Residential category
1895, chemin du Bord-du-Lac
This 1950 single-family home stands out with its original architectural characteristics and exemplary maintenance. Note the clapboard covering and impressive stone chimney.
Heritage Emeritus Award | Residential category
100, 44e Avenue
Built in 1921, this Foursquare style, semi-detached house features vertical proportions, a veranda and tin roof with rods. The veranda was restored according to the original plans, and the entire building has been well maintained over the years.
Heritage Emeritus Award | Residential category
9164, terrasse du Plateau
Built in 1975, this house features characteristics such as stone and vertical elements that appear to have been borrowed from the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright. The careful maintenance and well preserved original components of this property are noteworthy.
Heritage Emeritus Award | Residential category
2615, rue de Bruxelles
This modern-style bungalow was built in 1960 according to the plans of architects Venchiarutti & Venchiarutti on a piece of land adjacent to the Champlain Village single-family home residential development project. The design featuring an asymmetric gabled roof reflects the construction period. The building has been well maintained.
Heritage Emeritus Award | Residential category
5140, boulevard Gouin Est
Built around 1850 in the Sault-au-Récollet parish, this single-family home is a reminder of traditional rural architecture on the Island. In 2010, the gabled roof was redone with great care using tin and rods, and the woodwork was replaced to reflect the building’s original character.
Heritage Emeritus Award | Residential category
217, avenue Ballantyne Nord
This magnificent house was built in 1913 according to the plans of architects Wadsworth & Henderson, also famous for their Canadian Pacific Railway hotel designs. The original brick covering, windows, dormers and exposed rafters have been well maintained, and the wood front door with transom and canopy reproduced with care.
Heritage Emeritus Award | Residential category
1707, boulevard Laird
Built in 1949 according to the plans of architects Thibodeau & Thibodeau, this English Manor style home features stone and brick covering adorned with wood half-timbering. The façade stands out with ornamented asymmetric windows and a gable with curved roof forming a canopy above the recessed entrance. Maintenance of this property is remarkable.
Heritage Emeritus Award | Residential category
118, avenue Maplewood
This magnificent house was built in 1934 according to the plans of architect René Charbonneau. The house has kept its original elements over the years, including the stone covering and bonding, wood windows with leaded glass, dormer window, arched wood entrance door and slate roof. The flashing was replaced and is now copper. Regular maintenance of this property is noteworthy.
Heritage Emeritus Award | Residential category
5, rue Fortier
This property was built in 1969 according to the original owner’s specifications and was kept in good condition as a result of sustained maintenance. The façade is stucco with stone inserts and features sash windows with integrated grills and wood front door.
Heritage Emeritus Award | Residential category
4114-4118, avenue Henri-Julien
This circa 1895 triplex is part of a group of three buildings, which were identical at the time, featuring red clay brick covering and slate false mansard roof. This building is the only one that has kept its original characteristics, including the painted wood cremone bolt windows and woodwork.
Heritage Emeritus Award | Residential category
14, avenue Waverly
Built in 1952, this red brick bungalow has kept a simple style and most of its original architectural elements, including the wood windows and shutters, as well as the front door with arched, decorative woodwork reflecting the owners’ commitment to preserving original components and materials. This property has enjoyed regular maintenance.
Heritage Emeritus Award | Residential category
1910, 50e Avenue
This one-storey residential building, which was built in 1956, stands out in the neighbourhood with its unconventional architecture, stucco covering and imposing stone chimney. The condition of this house is noteworthy.
Heritage Emeritus Award | Residential category
6720-6724, rue Chatelain
Careful maintenance over the years by the owner of this early 1960s property helped to preserve its original architectural elements. This is a fine example of a residential building that reinvented the triplex with a large windowed façade, variety of materials and unique chimney that give it the single-family home look.
Heritage Emeritus Award | Residential category
940, rue Leduc
uilt in 1947, this stone house has been well maintained with new wood windows that replicate the original ones. The addition above the garage features re-used stone from the lateral façade, adding harmony to the building.
Heritage Emeritus Award | Residential category
260-262, rue Beaudoin
Built around 1900, this duplex featuring an interior staircase is typical of the architecture found in Saint-Henri. It has kept most of its original components, including the cornice, masonry, windows and carriage entrance, which is quite unusual for the neighbourhood. The careful maintenance of the building is noteworthy.
Heritage Emeritus Award | Residential category
2197-2199, rue du Souvenir
This Second-Empire style residence was built in 1893-1894. Careful restoration in 2010 and sustained maintenance have helped the building keep its original appearance. It features rusticated stone covering, decorative woodwork, staircase, exterior doors and slate-covered roof.
Heritage Emeritus Award | Residential category
7530-7538, avenue Casgrain
This three-storey multiple-unit building was built in 1932 and features clay brick covering. Its original architectural elements have been preserved, including the wood doors and double-sash windows with stained glass, as well as artificial stone lintels. Regular maintenance has kept this building in good condition.
Heritage Emeritus Award | Residential category
4264, boulevard Dorchester
Built in 1895, this stone row house has kept its authenticity over the years through careful maintenance. The wood windows and exterior door featuring magnificent stained glass enhance the elegant façade. Note the exceptional condition of the tin crown featuring turrets.
