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

Caserne 2

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 20, 2024

1. Caserne 2 Marker

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De 1872 à 1939, ce bâtiment abrita la caserne de pompiers № 2 du service des incendies de Montréal. Nous, pompiers de Montréal, désirons graver à jamais les noms de nos confrères de la caserne 2 qui ont perdu la vie dans l'exercice de leurs fonctions.

Pompier Richard Choules, 29 avril 1877
Pompier Joseph Towers, 10 juillet 1881
Pompier John Cloran, 3 août 1884
Pompier Georges Dagenais, 22 avril 1893
Pompier Sylvain Carpentier, 16 octobre 1896
Capitaine Phillip Henry Gibson, 16 janvier 1900
Pompier Amédée Dumas, 16 Mars 1901
Pompier Albert Guérin, 17 août 1936

À leur mémoire.

[English translation] From 1872 to 1939, this building housed Fire Station № 2 of the Montreal Fire Department. We, firefighters of Montreal, wish to forever engrave the names of our colleagues from Station 2 who lost their lives in the line of duty.

Firefighter Richard Choules, April 29, 1877
Firefighter Joseph Towers, July 10, 1881
Firefighter John Cloran, August 3, 1884
Firefighter Georges Dagenais, April 22, 1893
Firefighter Sylvain Carpentier, October 16, 1896
Captain Phillip Henry Gibson, January 16, 1900
Firefighter Amédée Dumas, March 16, 1901
Firefighter Albert Guérin, August 17, 1936

In their memory.

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This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Charity & Public Work. A significant historical year for this entry is 1872.

Location. 45° 30.406′ N, 73° 33.281′ 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 left when traveling west. The marker is mounted near the center of the historic firehouse facade. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 448 Rue Saint Gabriel, Montréal QC H2Y 2Z9, 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 this marker: Ici s’élevait la maison de Simon Fraser (a few steps from this marker); Raphaël-Lambert Closse (within shouting distance of this marker); Here Stood the Residence of the Hon. John Richardson (within shouting distance of this

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 20, 2024

2. Caserne 2 Marker

The marker is mounted at eye level near the center of the historic firehouse façade.

marker); Allée des huissiers / Bailiffs' Aisle (within shouting distance of this marker); Marguerite Bourgeoys (within shouting distance of this marker); La Rue Saint-Vincent (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Gédéon de Catalogne (about 90 meters away); L'Hôtel Richelieu / Richelieu Hotel (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Montréal.

Also see . . . Centre de céramique Bonsecours.

Excerpt: Depuis 1982, le Centre de céramique Bonsecours occupe un édifice, propriété de la Ville de Montréal, l’ancienne Caserne Saint-Gabriel, la plus ancienne caserne de pompiers de la Ville construite au 19e siècle. Obtenu par bail emphytéotique, cet édifice fut complètement rénové grâce à l’aide du ministère de la Culture, la Caserne Saint-Gabriel étant classée pour sa magnifique façade.
[English translation] Since 1982, the Bonsecours Ceramic Center has occupied a building owned by the City of Montreal, the former Saint-Gabriel Fire Station, the oldest fire station in the city built in the 19th century. Acquired through a long-term lease, this building was completely renovated with the help of the Ministry of Culture, the Saint-Gabriel Fire Station being classified for its magnificent facade.

(Submitted on May 27, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 20, 2024

3. Caserne 2

Credits. This page was last revised on May 27, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 26, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1. submitted on May 26, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 2, 3. submitted on May 27, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.