August 2018 - Montreal QC
Some ghost signs spotted while in Montreal.
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Willis & Co. never actually manufactured any sewing machines but they were the proud, sole distributors of Wanzer sewing machines in the Montreal area during their beginnings in 1884. Wanzer Sewing machines were produced in Hamilton, Ontario during the mid to late 1800s and the company was eventually bought out by the Canada Sewing Machine Company.
Alexander Parker Willis (1845-1934), the founder stopped distributing these Wanzer sewing machines in 1888, 4 years after founding the company. The company managed to acquire the rights to sell a range of other piano brands throughout it's lifespan - one that greatly exceeded M. Willis' own (the company went bankrupt in 1979).
I can't find any background on this one.
Named for the Castle Tea Company and erected on the site of the former Emmanuel Congregational Church, it was designed by Montreal architecture firm Ross and Macdonald, and was completed in 1927. It has 11 floors. The building's facade material is brick and its facade system is applied masonry.
I can't find any background on this one.
Named for the Castle Tea Company and erected on the site of the former Emmanuel Congregational Church, it was designed by Montreal architecture firm Ross and Macdonald, and was completed in 1927. It has 11 floors. The building's facade material is brick and its facade system is applied masonry.
The building is now home to a Victoria's Secret outlet and was previously home to a Chapters bookstore, which closed in 2014.
These are good ones!
ReplyDeleteI love seeing these old ghost signs and you certainly found some nice ones!
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