International District in Montréal, Québec — Central Canada (French-Canadian)
Bank of Montreal
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Banque de Montréal
1817-1917
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 21, 2024
1. Bank of Montreal Marker (English)
Bank of Montreal
The oldest banking institution in British North America founded November 3rd, 1817 incorporated by Royal Charter July 2nd, 1822. This building was erected in 1847 the first to stand on this ground remodeled & extended to Craig St. 1905.
1817
First President John Gray
First Cashier Robert Griffin
1917
Fourteenth President
Sir Vincent Meredith Bart
Eighth General Manager
Sir Frederick Williams Taylor
Banque de Montréal
Première institution bancaire de L’Amérique du Nord britannique, qui a ouvert ses portes le 3 novembre 1817. La Banque de Montréal a obtenu sa Charte Royale le 2 juillet 1822. Cet édifice a été le premier construit sur ce terrain, en 1847. En 1905, il a été rénové et agrandi jusqu'à la rue Craig.
1817
Premier président John Gray
Premier caissier Robert Griffin
1917
14e président
Sir Vincent Meredith Bart
8e directeur général
Sir Frederick Williams Taylor
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is November 3, 1817.
Location. 45° 30.29′ N,
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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 this marker: Commémoration de la Nation Mohawk / Mohawk Nation Commemoration (a few steps from this marker); Paul de Chomedey de Maisonneuve (within shouting distance of this marker); La Basilique Notre-Dame / Notre-Dame Basilica (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); History of Basilique Notre Dame de Montréal
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 21, 2024
2. Banque de Montréal Marker (Français)
More about this marker. This marker comprises duplicate panels on the left (in English) and right (in French) sides of the Bank of Montreal front entrance.
Also see . . .
1. Bank of Montreal Head Office (Wikipedia).
Excerpt: The Bank of Montreal is the oldest bank in Canada, founded in 1817. Although it remains the bank's legal headquarters, its operational head office was moved to First Canadian Place in Toronto in 1977.(Submitted on May 19, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)The centerpiece of the complex is the Bank of Montreal Main Branch, a Pantheon-like building designed by John Wells in 1847. The building was inspired by the design of the former headquarters of the Commercial Bank of Scotland in Edinburgh. The building is in neoclassical style. The sculpted pediment of the building was done by Sir John Steell. The bronze pediment (23 tons, 16-meter wide) was melted in Scotland. Enlargements to the building were made in 1901–1905 by the New York City firm of McKim, Mead & White.
2. Bank of Montreal (Wikipedia).
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 21, 2024
3. Banque de Montréal Marker (English - left side)
Excerpt: The bank was established on 23 June 1817 when a group of merchants signed the Articles of Association, formally creating the "Montreal Bank". By 1822, the bank converted from the status it had held since its founding as a private company owned by a small group of people into a public company, officially known by its current name. In 1942, the bank ended production of its own bank notes, which were in circulation in Canada since 1871. In 2023, the company’s seat in the Forbes Global 2000 was 84. It is commonly known by its ticker symbol BMO. BMO is the eighth largest bank in North America by assets, with $1.5 trillion, and serves 13 million customers globally.(Submitted on May 19, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 21, 2024
4. Banque de Montréal Marker (French – right side)
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 21, 2024
5. Bank of Montreal / Banque de Montréal
The markers (on either side of the entrance) are hidden by massive columns in this front view of the façade. • • • Les marqueurs (de chaque côté de l'entrée) sont cachés par des colonnes massives dans cette vue de face de la façade.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 18, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 14 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 19, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
