Golden Square Mile in Montréal, Québec — Central Canada (French-Canadian)
Maison George Stephen
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George Stephen House
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 23, 2024
1. Maison George Stephen/George Stephen House Marker
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Erected by Commission des lieux et monuments historiques du Canada/Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Historic Sites and Monuments Board series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1880.
Location. 45° 29.951′ N, 73° 34.544′ W. Marker is in Montréal, Québec. It is in Golden Square Mile. It is on Rue Drummond just north of Rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest, on the left when traveling north. The marker is mounted at eye-level on the front balcony of the subject house. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1440 Rue Drummond, Montréal QC H3G 1V9, Canada. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Canada. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony, the Viceroyalty of New France, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, and Rupert’s Land.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: George Stephen (here, next to this marker); Ritz-Carlton (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); Maison Alcan (about 210 meters away); Appartements Acadia (about 240 meters away); Holt Renfrew (about 240 meters away); Maison Reid Wilson (about 240 meters away); Maison Louis-Joseph Forget (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Mount Royal Club (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Montréal.
Regarding Maison George Stephen / George Stephen House.
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 23, 2024
2. Maison George Stephen/George Stephen House Marker
This is the rightmost of two Canada Historic Sites and Monuments Board markers mounted on the front balcony of Hôtel Mount Stephen.
From the Canadian Register Statement of Significance:
Key elements of the heritage value of this site include: the rectangular massing of the two storey, flat-roofed main block with its single storey dependency; the Classically inspired three-bay facade with central portico; the robust treatment of the masonry facing with channeling on basement and first floor, smooth ashlar above, corner quoins; the Renaissance inspired decorative treatment of the main elevations, including window surrounds, columned portico, dentiled entablature and stone balustrades domestic nature of interior plan; opulent interior finishes of major public rooms, particularly the fine woodwork, carved stone fireplace mantels, Aesthetic-style decor of the main living room and mahogany staircase and elaborate stained glass windows; and the urban nature of its close relationship to the street, with demarcation of private grounds by an elaborate wrought iron fence and access to main entry above high basement via a formal split staircase.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Maison George Stephen
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 23, 2024
3. George Stephen House (northwest elevation)
Also see . . .
1. George Stephen House (Wikipedia).
Excerpt: It is best known for being the home of the Mount Stephen Club from 1926 to 2011. The mansion was built for George Stephen, 1st Baron Mount Stephen. It has been used by various Hollywood stars for period films. These stars include Alec Baldwin, Christopher Plummer, Eric Roberts, Jennifer Love Hewitt and Richard Chamberlain.(Submitted on March 26, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
2. George Stephen House / Mount Stephen Club National Historic Site of Canada (Parks Canada).
Excerpt: The George Stephen House is a large, stone Victorian mansion occupying the majority of its urban lot in downtown Montreal. The Renaissance Revival style design, opulent materials, and fine craftsmanship of this grand residential building reflect the economic and social position of George Stephen, a prominent businessman in late nineteenth century Canada.(Submitted on March 26, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
3. George Stephen House (Canada Register of Historic Places). (Submitted on March 26, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 23, 2024
4. George Stephen House
(mahogany staircase)
(mahogany staircase)
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 23, 2024
5. George Stephen House (northeast elevation)
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 23, 2024
6. George Stephen House (north/front elevation)
Today a 5-star hotel known as Hôtel Mount Stephen.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 5, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 22, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 155 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 25, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on March 26, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
