Old Custom House, Montreal

Custom House
Ancienne-Douane
General information
Architectural stylePalladian revival
Coordinates45°30′09″N 73°33′15″W / 45.502565°N 73.554218°W / 45.502565; -73.554218
Construction started1836
Completed1838
Renovated1881-1882
Design and construction
Architect(s)John Ostell
Official nameFormer Montreal Custom House National Historic Site of Canada
Designated1997

The Old Custom House (French: Ancienne-Douane) is a building in what is now Old Montreal, which served as Montreal's first custom house. The building was completed in 1836, designed by Montreal architect John Ostell in the Palladian revival style. It is a National Historic Site of Canada.[1] It now houses the Pointe-à-Callière Museum's gift shop.[2]

  • In 1886 during a flood
    In 1886 during a flood
  • Historical marker
    Historical marker

References

  1. ^ Former Montreal Custom House National Historic Site of Canada. Canadian Register of Historic Places. Retrieved July 30, 2011.
  2. ^ Pointe-à-Callière and Place Royale, Old Montreal Web site
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