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Westmount Places:
Who is Alexis Nihon?

The man behind the name of the plaza located at Atwater Avenue and St. Catherine Street. By Michael Walsh

Westmount places:
St. Catherine Street

The history behind the familiar: the former residents who called the street their home. By Michael Walsh

Westmount places
Bruce Avenue

The history behind the familiar: Bruce Avenue is one of Westmount’s best-kept secrets. By Michael Walsh

Westmount places
Metcalfe Avenue /2

A glimpse at Metcalfe Avenue at the dawn of the twentieth century – part 2. By Michael Walsh

Westmount places:
Roslyn Avenue

The history behind the familiar: the former residents who called Roslyn Avenue their home. By Michael Walsh

Westmount places
Metcalfe Avenue /1

A glimpse at Metcalfe Avenue at the dawn of the twentieth century – part 1. By Michael Walsh

Westmount places
St. Catherine Street

The history and anecdotes behind a landscape surrendering to progress. By Michael Walsh

Westmount places
Grosvenor and Prince Albert

The history behind the familiar: Houses and places that contribute to the city’s diversity. By Michael Walsh

Westmount places: Disappeared places

The history behind the familiar, when apartment buildings were introduced within the city limits. By Michael Walsh

Westmount places:
Urban architecture

Westmount has its fair share of anecdotes among its familiar storied streets. By Michael Walsh

Westmount’s Police Department / 3

Presenting John Carroll’s impressive Westmount Police Department insignia collection. By Michael Walsh

Westmount’s Police Department /2

The saga of Westmount’s police and fire departments from 1929 to 1972. By Michael Walsh
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