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- Westmount District was designated a national historic site of Canada because: it is an exemplary model of suburbs dating from the Victorian and post-Victorian era in Canada because of its diversity and the integrity of its components: residences (detached, semidetached and row houses), apartments, public buildings (city hall, library, and hall) and institutions (schools and places of worship), as well as landscape features such as parks, staircases and public spaces; its rich built heritage is...
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National parks, national historic sites and national marine conservation areas enable Canadians to experience their heritage in a special way and will play a big part in the celebration of Canada 150.
The City of Westmount, incorporated in 1874 was designated as a National Historic Site in 2005, it’s mission to conserve the historic integrity of the built environment. In 1916, the City of Westmount was the first in Canada to create a local Architectural and Planning Committee.
Jul 26, 2016 · The Government of Canada has officially recognized the City of Westmount as a site of national historic significance. Westmount Mayor Peter Trent was presented with a commemorative plaque...
Jul 25, 2016 · Quick Facts. During the period of Montreal’s industrial expansion, Westmount became a wealthy suburb with sought after qualities: clean air, abundant green space and elegant architecture. Between 1890 and 1914, Westmount was transformed into the kind of place it is today.
A picturesque historic enclave bordering the downtown core of Montreal, Westmount owes its extraordinary beauty and cohesiveness to a long tradition of municipal leadership and a strong record of citizen engagement.
The historic district of Westmount epitomises the architectural styles and trends in landscape architecture of 1890 to 1930; it reflects the efforts of local citizens who, from the early 20th century onwards, sought to protect the diversity and historic integrity of the district’s built environment.
