Interestingly, each of the exterior stones weigh 150-300 pounds a piece. For the restoration each piece has to be inspected, one by one with a crane, to see if it needs to be replaced. This historic building is going to undergo eight phases of restoration, which is expected to end in 2035.
I hope you enjoy going through the photographs of the Basilica over the years. I think you’ll find it extremely fascinating how Montréal has evolved.
Find more photos from the Montréal archives on their website.
Dalia, a photojournalist hailing from Montreal, is deeply passionate about documenting events and sharing stories about people's lives. She is on track to graduate from Concordia University with a degree in journalism and a minor in art history. Currently, Dalia holds the position of Editor-in-Chief at her school's newspaper, The Concordian. Following graduation, she aims to secure a full-time reporting job at a major news outlet.
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