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

John Young

(1811-1878)

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 20, 2024

1. John Young Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

[Français] Homme d'affaires, entrepreneur et politicien, John Young est né en Écosse. Il s'établit en 1830 à Montréal où il s'imposera rapidement au sein de la communauté des affaires. Sa carrière est balisée de nombreuses activités importation, exportation, fondation de plusieurs sociétés de chemins de fer et de télégraphe, investissements, députation de Montréal à l'Assemblée du Canada-Uni, commissariat et présidence du havre.

Collection municipale d'art public
Titre : Monument à John Young
Artiste : Louis-Philippe Hébert (1850-1917) Edward et William S. Maxwell, architectes pour la conception architecturale de l'ensemble
Matériaux : Bronze et granit
Fabrication : Les Établissements métallurgiques A. Durenne, Paris
Installation : 1908
Acquisition : Don du John Young Memorial Committee
Emplacement : Angle des rues de la Commune et Saint-Pierre, Arrondissement de Ville-Marie
www.ville.montreal.qc.ca/artpublic

[English translation] Businessman, entrepreneur, and politician John Young was born in Scotland. He

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settled in Montreal in 1830, where he quickly established himself within the business community. His career was marked by numerous activities: importing, exporting, founding several railway and telegraph companies, investments, Montreal's representative to the Assembly of United Canada, and serving as a commissioner and presidency of the harbor.

Municipal Public Art Collection
Title: Monument to John Young
Artist: Louis-Philippe Hébert (1850-1917) Edward and William S. Maxwell, architects for the architectural design of the complex
Materials: Bronze and granite
Manufacture: Les Établissements métallurgiques A. Durenne, Paris
Installation: 1908
Acquisition: Gift of the John Young Memorial Committee
Location: Corner of de la Commune and Saint-Pierre streets, Borough of Ville-Marie
www.ville.montreal.qc.ca/artpublic

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1811.

Location. 45° 30.002′ N, 73° 33.214′ W. Marker is in Montréal, Québec. It is in Old Montreal. It is at the intersection of Rue Marguerite-d'Youville and Rue Saint-Pierre, on the left when traveling south on Rue Marguerite-d'Youville. The marker is located at the northwest corner of the Old

John Young Marker (<i>bottom of panel</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 20, 2024

2. John Young Marker (bottom of panel)

Port of Montreal Corporation building, about 10 meters from the John Young monument. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 333 Rue de la Commune Ouest, Montréal QC H2Y 2C3, 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: Hon. John Young (a few steps from this marker); L'Hôpital général et l'évolution du site 1693-1871 / The Hôpital général Site Development 1693-1871 (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Édifice Edmonstone-Allan / Édifice des Commissaires (about 90 meters away); Marguerite d'Youville et Sœurs Grises de Montréal / Marguerite d'Youville and Grey Nuns of Montreal (about 90 meters away); Les Sœurs Grises de Montréal / The Grey Nuns of Montréal (about 90 meters away); L'Ancien Hôpital General des Sœurs Grises / The Grey Nuns' Hospital (about 90 meters away); Arrondissement Historique / Historic District (about 120 meters away); L'évolution du site comme témoin du quartier / The Evolution of the site as Witness to Neighbourhood (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Montréal.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.

Also see . . . John Young Monument (Montréal Public Art).

Excerpt: This monument-fountain is composed of four bronze elements on a granite pedestal
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 20, 2024

3. John Young Marker
The marker is located at the northwest corner of the Old Port of Montreal Corporation building. The nearby John Young monument is visible in the window reflection.
placed in the centre of a grey-granite basin. At the base is the allegorical figure of the River God who, reclining on the debris of a shipwreck, holds a bowl from which the fountain’s water flows. The statue of John Young is at the top of the pedestal. Young is portrayed standing, his arms crossed, holding documents in one hand and wearing a redingote, in the style of the era. On either side of the pedestal, two ship’s prows emerging from the waves, referring to navigation on the St. Lawrence, complete the composition.
The artwork has been moved twice; originally situated in Place Royale, it was moved to Pointe-à-Callière in 1952, before being installed permanently in its current site, in front of the offices of the Société du Vieux-Port de Montréal, in 1997. When Louis-Philippe Hébert began to work on this commission, he was 56 years old and at the height of his fame. This artwork shows his artistic maturity, notably through the portrayal of the River God, which may be considered one of his freest and most inspired pieces.

(Submitted on May 4, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

John Young Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 20, 2024

4. John Young Monument

Looking south; the Old Port of Montreal Corporation building is in the background. This historical marker is visible at the northwest/right corner of the building.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 3, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 127 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 4, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.