Name
Old Boarding House On St-Antoine
 
Database Info
created by jumpman on 10/3/2004 10:42 AM
last modified by Emperor Wang on 11/17/2022 12:21 AM
 
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This location has been labeled as Demolished, and therefore can be viewed by anyone.
 
Overview
 
Description
This is a typical late 19th century building, and part of a fairly unique set found just south of the downtown core.
 
Basic Information
Type: Building
Status: Demolished
Accessibility: Moderate, climbing required.
Recommendation: check it out if you're nearby
 
Hazards
  • asbestos
  • rust
  • unsafe flooring
  • risk of falling during entry, broken glass, at least one occupant
 
Security Measures
  • locked gates
  • welded doors
  • wooden boarding
  • large amounts of traffic, nearby federal buildings.
 
Required Equipment
  • flashlight
  • rope
  • gloves
  • long pants / sleeves
  • sturdy shoes!
 
Physical Information
Address
116-something St Antoine, Corner of St Felix
Montreal, Quebec
Canada
Owner: unknown (for sale)
 
Interesting Features
Aside from the interesting fire escape design, The building is largely vacant on the first three floors. The fourth floor currently has at least one occupant, so bypassing it by using the afforementioned fire escape is a pretty good idea. The roof has a particularly nice view of the nearby buildings downtown, but not much else.
 
Historical Dates
Built: 1900
Closed: 1999
 
Recommended Equipment
Camera, Binoculars, some way of dealing with occupnt.
 
History
The building has been abandoned for a reasonably long time.

It appears that it used to be a boarding house for CN and CP rail employees at one point. Currently, the building is used as a squat and is awaiting "renewal" or demolition.
 
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This location's validation is current. It was last validated by Emperor Wang on 11/17/2022 12:21 AM.
 
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