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Building's name

William-Dow House

Other name: Club, Engineer's of Montreal, Le Club des Ingénieures, Chez la mère Tucker

Location / address

1175-1183, place du Frère-André / René levesque
Montréal
Quebec, Canada

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Borough Downtown
Arrondissement Ville-Marie
Centre de l'Île

2 Floors(overground)

Architect

William Tutin Thomas

Year of construction (end)

1861

Building type

Old Houses

Last update:

2009-02-27

CodeIMTL 55

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History and fact about this building

This building has neo-renaissance architectural style.

Engineers' Club which had about 300 members bought this house in 1905 from successor of William Dow, a master brewer with Scottish origin. The club closed its doors and sold the building in 1979. Today this house is occupied by a restaurant : Chez la mère Tucker.

The building was enlarged twice, in 1912 and 1933.

References of this page

Architecture de Montréal, guide des styles et bâtiment

Demeures Bourgeoises de Montréal

Répertoire d'architecture traditionnelle sur le territoire de la CUM,les résidences

Montréal, son histoire, son architecture tome 1

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