Maggie,
This is the building that replaced the old Bannantyne School wich you attended. The building across the street where I lived in the 30s, 40s and 50s was also replaced with a similar building.
Guy
THANKS for stopping by, I do my best to acknowledge when someone leaves a comment,you do not have to be a member here & everyone is welcome. Ps: This site is monitored but not actively posting on a regular basis. Mostly these are stories & some photos saved from a defunct site known as Verdun Connections which was on MSN Groups initially then on a social network called Multiply.
My friend lived across from Bannantyne school also, her family lived on the Gordon/Bannantyne corner. Bottom flat. Thanks for the picture (amazing how they design almost everything to fit the surroundings.
ReplyDeleteHi I lived in the apts on the corner of Gordon and Bannantyne,right across from the dep on the corner.Not far to go to school.... Nice picture Lad
ReplyDeleteMy friend, Phylis Potter also lived in those apartments (bottome floor). I always felt priviledged to go to her place for lunch. It was a lot shorter than the walk to LaSalle and Willibrord!
ReplyDeleteHi Maggie, If you are still intouch with Phylis, say hi to her for me. I have not seen her in many years. We had a few friends in common. Danny
ReplyDeleteSorry Danny, I am not in touch with Phyllis either.
ReplyDeleteI lived at 836 Galt for a few years until Spring 1979. I moved to BC shortly before the apartment building across the street from the school burned. My husband, at that time, was still living in the flat on Galt. When I heard about the fire all I knew was that it was a building at the corner of Galt and Bannantyne. It was a scary time.
ReplyDeleteI remember being awakened by the very loud bell going off in the middle of the night from inside of the school. This happened quite frequently. I don't remember if the school was still occupied as a school at that time.
I really enjoy seeing pictures that everyone posts. I haven't been back to Montreal since I left that Spring.
Kitsch
kitsh ..................that's a long forgotten memory too,......about hearing how loud those old school bells really were.................hahahahah & they were loud: Glad you found this site,.....and I hope you have fun checking out all the 'links' & photo Albums posted here,......Maybe you can dig out some stuff too,...and post them here,............. In any case Welcome to Verdun connections,............I hope you have some fun: Any questions ,.ask away,.and you will find almost everyone here willing to help (if we can) ..............have fun & Remember Verdun........
ReplyDeleteKitsch, The building that caught fire facing your address of 836 Galt would be the building I lived in namely, 857 Galt, from 1936 to app. 1955. I have photos taken in front of the building on my picture site. Guy
ReplyDeleteGlad you weren't "in" those apartments when the fire hit.
ReplyDeleteHow can i see your photos?
Kitsch
Hi Les,
ReplyDeleteThanks for the re-welcome :)
I do have some old photos that I could scan and post. I'll see what I can find and then I'll drag out my scanner.
I sometimes wish that I wasn't so far from Verdun so that I could attend one of the reunions, or just wander the city. I have many fond memories.
Kitsch
Kitsch, On the home screen, lafthand column, click images, page 3, bottom and click album. Guy
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