Gazing upon Pont Latour, a sense of history washes over you. Pont Latour isn’t just a bridge. It’s a time capsule, a remnant of a bygone era. On May 6, 1921, a photograph captured the very essence of this bridge. The image showcases the sturdy underpinning of the old north abutment, a testament to the engineering prowess of the time. Imagine the scene: workers bustling around the canal de l’Aqueduc, the structure rising against the backdrop of a developing Montreal. This support structure, so meticulously documented, played a vital role in the bridge’s existence. The photograph, originally numbered 1125, offers a glimpse into the construction process. Its original title, “Latour Bridge – Contract no7 – Underpinning of old N. abutment,” underscores the meticulous record-keeping of the city’s archives. Pont Latour stands as a silent observer, bearing witness to the city’s growth and transformation over the decades. It reminds us that even seemingly mundane structures hold stories, and that preserving these stories is essential to understanding our past.
Parc Dickie-Moore
Who needs a time machine when you’ve got Parc Dickie-Moore? This little slice of Parc-Extension holds a century of Montreal