Montreal History by key date

Discover Montreal's history by decade by viewing historical pictures, images and building construction.

Historical events of this decade

Cultural

1895   Birth of the « l’École Littéraire de Montréal » (AKA Literary School of Montreal)

1899-03-10   Incorporation of Loyola College

Economic

1897   Foundation of Builder' S Exchange which became Montreal Association construction

1894   Last horse car pulled in the city

Wether

1899   Construction of a dam in the Old Port: there will be no more flooding.

Social

1896-10-30   Creation of the Villeray village

1895-11-21   he village Saint-Louis of the End Mile becomes the town of Saint-Louis

1895   The village of Outremont becomes the town of Outremont

1891   Population of Montreal city is around 216 650 inhabitants

Religious

1897   Paul Brushésie became bishop of Montreal.

Picture of this time
Mont-Royal Club	Sainte-Catherine
Hôtel Dieux AV des Pins	Couvent Lachine
Centrale électrique	Champs de Mars
Rue Sainte-Catherine	Old Picture of Smith house
University Street	Mackay street in winter
Sherbrooke