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4 unusual facts about Guy Street


Guy Street

Concordia University's Integrated Engineering, Computer Science and Visual Arts Complex is located on this street, as is the John Molson School of Business building.

From 1898 to 1963, the street was home to Her Majesty's Theatre, a key performing arts venue.

The street was named on August 30, 1817 for Étienne Guy (1774-1820), a notary and member for the riding of Montreal in the Lower Canada Assembly.

Montefiore Club

The location of the Montefoire Club itself changed locations three times, the last being its 1195 Guy Street address, where it remained for 104 years, until its closure.



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Montefiore Club

The Guy Street location had a luxurious interior, with high ceilings, and a lobby built with large oak beams in a Dutch style.