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Westmount places
Braeside Place

The history behind the familiar: Anecdotes embedded in the past of Braeside Place. By Michael Walsh

Westmount places
Chesterfield Avenue

The history behind the familiar: Anecdotes and intrigues on Chesterfield Avenue. By Michael Walsh

Westmount places
Melbourne Avenue

The history behind the familiar: Melbourne Avenue, a short street between Metcalfe and Melville. By Michael Walsh

Westmount places
Ingleside Avenue

The history behind the familiar: Ingleside, a dead-end street with unique charm. By Michael Walsh

The Middle East conflict
has de-escalated – so far

The atomic age and the threat of all-out nuclear war began in August 1945. By Irwin Rapoport

Westmount places
Dorchester Boulevard

The history behind the familiar: Revisiting Dorchester Boulevard in the late 1800s. By Michael Walsh

Westmount places:
Gladstone Avenue

The history behind a street many residents can easily overlook. By Michael Walsh

Westmount places
of blissful living

One of the pleasures of living in Westmount is its small town feel. By Michael Walsh

Westmount places
Redfern Avenue

The history behind the familiar: Redfern Avenue was opened in 1901 with land ceded from the Grey Nuns. By Michael Walsh

Westmount places: Early development

Familiar places in Westmount that were part of the City’s initial urbanization. By Michael Walsh

Westmount places
Blenheim Place

The history behind the familiar: Blenheim Place, one of the most beautiful cul-de-sacs in Westmount. By Michael Walsh

Westmount places:
Mystery of the missing fountain

What happened to the magnificent victorian drinking fountain in Westmount Park? By Michael Walsh
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