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Old Photographs of McGill College Street (1914-1990)

January 1, 2026 Dalia Nardolillo

McGill College Street has long been recognized for its distinctive blend of urban architecture and natural scenery. Situated at the foot of Mount Royal, the avenue became an important visual corridor and gathering space as […]

Old Photographs of Construction in Montréal (1916-1933)
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Old Photographs of Construction in Montréal (1916-1933)

July 3, 2025 Dalia Nardolillo

If you’ve been to Montréal, you’ve probably noticed there’s *always* construction. The orange cones have become part of the city’s personality. But beyond the jokes, building and rebuilding have always been essential to Montréal’s growth. […]

Old Photographs of Lachine (1898- 1969)
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Old Photographs of Lachine (1898- 1969)

April 3, 2025 Dalia Nardolillo

Lachine is a charming and historic borough located on the southwestern tip of Montréal, right along the shores of Lake Saint-Louis.  The heart of Lachine is the Lachine Canal, a historic waterway that was once […]

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Old Photographs of the Pointe-Aux-Trembles neighbourhood in Montréal (1900-1942)

January 30, 2025 Dalia Nardolillo

Pointe-aux-Trembles, located in eastern Montréal, is a neighbourhood with deep historical roots. Once an independent village founded in 1614, it was named after the trembling poplar trees lining the riverbanks. The area played a key role […]

Old Photographs of the Bonsecours Market (1884-1982)
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Old Photographs of the Bonsecours Market (1884-1982)

January 2, 2025 Dalia Nardolillo

Nestled in the heart of Old Montréal, Bonsecours Market (Marché Bonsecours) is a charming piece of the city’s history. Opened in 1847, this beautiful building with its iconic domed roof once served as one of […]

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Old Photographs of the Notre-Dame Basilica of Montréal (1899-1966)

October 31, 2024 Dalia Nardolillo

With the news of the Montréal Basilica undergoing major renovations, I was inspired to do some research in the Montréal archives. Over the next 15 years, the iconic church will be getting a $50 million-dollar facelift. In […]

Old Aerial Photographs of Montréal (1925-1967)
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Old Aerial Photographs of Montréal (1925-1967)

October 3, 2024 Dalia Nardolillo

This post is inspired by my fascination with drone photography. Drones have the power to take the most fabulous, crisp photographs at high altitudes. As great as drone photography is, it is a rather new […]

Atwater Market
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Old Photographs of the Atwater Market (1932-1992)

August 29, 2024 Dalia Nardolillo

This next post is inspired by my love of the outdoor markets we have in Montréal, more specifically the Atwater Market. Now, as you look through these photographs you will find that it is not […]

Old Photographs of the Jacques-Cartier Bridge (1930-1966)
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Old Photographs of the Jacques-Cartier Bridge (1930-1966)

August 1, 2024 Dalia Nardolillo

This post was inspired by the post I did a couple of months ago, on the Lasalle bridge. The Jacques-Cartier Bridge has been a part of Montréal’s history since May 14, 1930. This was when […]

Old Photographs of Montréal Fashion (1953-1956)
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Old Photographs of Montréal Fashion (1953-1956)

July 4, 2024 Dalia Nardolillo

As the years go by, new fashion trends emerge. I could look back at different periods of my life through photos and pinpoint exactly what was in style. Whether that be through clothes that I […]

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