Saturday, July 17, 2010

McDougall and Cowans Building, Montreal

McDougall and Cowans Building, Montreal

The McDougall and Cowans Building (1929) sits on this narrow siter at the corner of Notre Dame and Saint Francois-Xavier Streets in Montreal. Architect, J Cecil McDougall designed the building squeezing seven storeys into its compact bulk.

McDougall and Cowans Building, Montreal

The doorway on the Notre Dame facade is marked by two simple swirls in the concrete but has a much more elaborate Art Deco panel and light directly above the door.

At roof level, there are three large panels bearing reliefs by Henri Hébert.

McDougall and Cowans Building, Montreal

McDougall and Cowans Building, Montreal

McDougall and Cowans Building, Montreal

Reference: Art Deco Montreal website

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