Downtown Montreal in Montréal, Québec — Central Canada (French-Canadian)
La Basilique Saint-Patrick
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Saint Patrick's Basilica
Photographed by PaulwC3, March 29, 2014
1. La Basilique Saint-Patrick / Saint Patrick's Basilica Marker
A fine early example of Gothic Revival architecture, Saint Patrick’s Basilica was erected between 1843 and 1847 for the city’s Irish community. Designed by Pierre-Louis Morin and Father Félix Martin, this church combines the simplicity of traditional Quebec architecture with an interior space whose elegance evokes the spirit of French medieval design. The rich furnishings, the work of architect William Doran, were executed in the 1890s. A source of physical and spiritual support to Irish immigrants to Canada, Saint Patrick’s
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Erected 1997 by Commission des lieux et monuments historiques du Canada / Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Historic Sites and Monuments Board series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1843.
Location. 45° 30.222′ N, 73° 33.921′ W. Marker is in Montréal, Québec. It is in Downtown Montreal. It can be reached from René-Lévesque Boulevard Ouest north of Cote du Beaver Hall. The marker is located on the basilica grounds just past the entrance from René-Lévesque Boulevard Ouest, next to the rear of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 454 René-Lévesque Boulevard Ouest, Montréal QC H2Z 1A7, 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
Photographed by PaulwC3, March 29, 2014
2. Wide view of the La Basilique Saint-Patrick / Saint Patrick's Basilica Marker
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Olympic Symbol (within shouting distance of this marker); Frère André (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Le Collège Sainte-Marie (about 210 meters away); The Canada Cement Company Building / L'édifice de la compagnie Canada Cement (about 240 meters away); L'église St. James United / St. James United Church (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); La terre concédée le 24 octobre 1654 (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); La Cathédrale Christ Church / Christ Church Cathedral (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Début de l'enseignement vétérinaire au Québec / Start of Veterinary Education in Québec (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Montréal.
Also see . . .
1. Saint Patrick's Basilica in Montreal Quebec Canada. (Submitted on April 19, 2014, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.)
2. St. Patrick's Basilica National Historic Site of Canada. St. Patrick’s Basilica was designated a national historic site in 1990 because:
- it is a fine example of French Gothic
Photographed by PaulwC3, March 29, 2014
3. La Basilique Saint-Patrick / Saint Patrick's Basilica (1847)
Once one of the tallest buildings in Montréal, it is now dwarfed by the modern high rises and skyscapers.
- it witnessed and provided physical and spiritual support to one of the largest early influxes of Irish immigrants to what is now Canada and remains the heart of the Irish population of Montréal. (Submitted on April 19, 2014, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.)
Photographed by PaulwC3, March 29, 2014
4. Detail of La Basilique Saint-Patrick / Saint Patrick's Basilica main entrance
Credits. This page was last revised on February 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 19, 2014, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,051 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 19, 2014, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.
