Golden Square Mile in Montréal, Québec — Central Canada (French-Canadian)
Concordia University: Our History and Presence
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L'Université Concordia : une présence historique
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1. Concordia University: / L'Université Concordia : Marker
Henry F. Hall Building
The Henry F. Hall Building was inaugurated in October 1966. It was the centerpiece of Sir George Williams University, established in 1926 as a pioneering college that offered accessible and innovative full-time and part-time programs to men and women. The college granted its first degrees in 1936, although it only obtained its university charter in 1948.
This classic 1960s "high-rise" building made of prefabricated stressed concrete was named for Henry Foss Hall (1897-1971), gifted teacher, student counsellor, Dean and Principal of the university. When he died, a tribute read: “The humanism of Henry F. Hall permeated Sir George Williams University under his leadership; much of the man became part of the University.”
Sir George Williams was the first Canadian university to offer a full range of programs to evening students. It merged with Loyola College to create Concordia University in 1974.
Pavillon Henry-F.-Hall
Inauguré en octobre 1966, le pavillon Henry-F.-Hall est le cœur de la Sir
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Ce grand édifice classique des années 1960, en béton armé préfabriqué, est nommé en l'honneur de Henry Foss Hall (1897-1971), professeur de talent, conseiller d'orientation des étudiants et doyen et principal de l'Université. À sa mort en 1971, on lui rend ainsi hommage : « Sous la direction de Henry F. Hall, la Sir George Williams Üniversity tout entière est empreinte de son humanisme et son influence restera vivante. »
Première université canadienne à offrir toute une gamme de programmes aux étudiants du soir, la Sir George Williams University fusionne avec le Loyola College afin de créer l'Université Concordia en 1974.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1966.
Location. 45° 29.816′ N, 73° 34.727′ W. Marker is in Montréal, Québec. It is in Golden Square Mile. It is at the intersection of Boulevard De Maisonneuve Ouest and Rue Mackay, on the right when traveling south on Boulevard De Maisonneuve Ouest. The
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 23, 2024
2. Concordia University / L'Université Concordia Marker
The marker is on the east facade of the building, near the southeast corner.
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: The Church of Saint Andrew and Saint Paul (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); Alexander McFee Memorial (about 210 meters away); Appartements Linton (about 210 meters away); Holt Renfrew (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Appartements Le Château (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Maison George Stephen / George Stephen House (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); George Stephen (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Ritz-Carlton (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Montréal.
Also see . . .
1. Henry F. Hall Building (Wikipedia).
Excerpt: The building is named for Henry Foss Hall, president of Sir George Williams University from 1956 to 1962. It was designed by architecture firm Ross, Fish, Duschenes and Barrett, which hired James A. M. K. O'Beirne, to draw up the plans. It was inaugurated on 14 October 1966, the same day as the Montreal Metro. In 1994-95, the building's exterior, having been damaged by pollution and the elements over the decades, was cleaned and re-painted. It was the scene of the Sir(Submitted on May 30, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)George Williams Computer Riot in 1969, the Concordia University Massacre in 1992 and the Concordia University Netanyahu Riot in 2002.Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 23, 20243. Henry F. Hall Building / Sir George Williams Campus (east entrance)
2. Concordia University (Wikipedia).
Excerpt: Founded in 1974 with the merger of Loyola College and Sir George Williams University, Concordia is one of the three universities in Quebec where English is the primary language of instruction. As of the 2024–2025 academic year, there were 48,657 students enrolled in credit and non-credit courses at Concordia, making the university among the largest in Canada by enrolment. The university has two campuses: Sir George Williams Campus is the main campus, located in the Quartier Concordia neighborhood of Downtown Montreal; and Loyola Campus in the residential district of Notre-Dame-de-Grâce. With four faculties, a school of graduate studies and numerous colleges, centers and institutes, Concordia offers over 400 undergraduate and over 120 graduate programs and courses. The roots of Concordia University's founding institutions go back more than 120 years with the establishment of Loyola College in 1896 and Sir George Williams University in 1926.(Submitted on May 30, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
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4. Henry F. Hall Building Cornerstone
Sir George Williams University
This cornerstone of the Henry F. Hall building was laid by The Hon. Paul Gerin-Lajoie, Minister of Education, Province of Quebec, May 8, 1965
This cornerstone of the Henry F. Hall building was laid by The Hon. Paul Gerin-Lajoie, Minister of Education, Province of Quebec, May 8, 1965
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5. Henry F. Hall Building / Sir George Williams Campus
Credits. This page was last revised on May 30, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 29, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 30, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
