Old Montreal in Montréal, Québec — Central Canada (French-Canadian)

Here Stood the Residence of the Hon. John Richardson

Member of the Executive Council, L.C.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 20, 2024

1. Here Stood the Residence of the Hon. John Richardson Marker

Inscription. Behind it was built in 1793 the large warehouse of Forsyth, Richardson, and Co.

Erected by Commission des monuments historiques / Historic Monuments Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1793.

Location. 45° 30.405′ N, 73° 33.249′ W. Marker is in Montréal, Québec. It is in Old Montreal. It is on Rue Saint Gabriel just west of Rue Sainte-Thérèse, on the right when traveling west. The marker is mounted at eye-level near the southeast corner of the Ernest-Cormier building, facing Rue Saint Gabriel. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 425 Rue Saint Gabriel, Montréal QC H2Y 1E4, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Canada.

Globally, it is in 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

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this marker: Caserne 2 (within shouting distance of this marker); Ici s’élevait la maison de Simon Fraser (within shouting distance of this marker); Raphaël-Lambert Closse (within shouting distance of this marker); La Rue Saint-Vincent (within shouting distance of this marker); L'Hôtel Richelieu / Richelieu Hotel (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); St. Andrew's Society of Montréal (about 90 meters away); Gédéon de Catalogne (about 90 meters away); Marguerite Bourgeoys (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Montréal.

Also see . . . The Hon. John Richardson (Wikipedia).

Excerpt: A Scots-Quebecer and arguably Montreal's leading businessman in his time. In trade, he was in partnership with his first cousin, John Forsyth. A member of the Beaver Club, he established the XY Company and co-founded the Bank of Montreal. A staunch Conservative and Royalist, he represented Montreal East in the 1st Parliament of Lower Canada; assuming the role of the voice of the merchants and appointed an honorary member of the Executive Council of Lower Canada. An intellectual, he was President of
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 20, 2024

2. Here Stood the Residence of the Hon. John Richardson Marker
The marker is mounted near the southeast corner of the Ernest-Cormier building.
the Natural History Society of Montreal and well-read in modern and ancient history, law, economics, and British poetry. He was a generous patron to both the Presbyterian and the Anglican Churches, and the first President of the Montreal General Hospital, where the west wing was named for him.

(Submitted on May 3, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Credits. This page was last revised on May 3, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 28, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 122 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 3, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.