The Domville Building is a historic bank branch in Saint John, New Brunswick. Operated by the Bank of Montreal as one of its current branches, it is located on 2 King Street, at the southeast corner of King and Prince William Streets. Built in 1878 and used by the Bank of Montreal since its completion, it is a Second Empire style structure built using sandstone. The Domville Building is located within the Trinity Royal Heritage Conservation Area.[1][2]
| Domville Building | |
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| General information | |
| Status | Bank |
| Architectural style | Second Empire |
| Location | Saint John, New Brunswick |
| Address | 2 King Street |
| Country | Canada |
| Coordinates | 45°16′22″N 66°03′44″W / 45.2727542°N 66.0621923°W |
| Current tenants | Bank of Montreal |
| Construction started | 1878 |
| Design and construction | |
| Main contractor | Beatteay & Watters |
| Type | Municipal Heritage Preservation Act |
| Designated | March 18, 1982 |
| Reference no. | 118 |
History
editThe Domville Building was built in 1878.[1] Named after Canadian Parliament member James Domville, it was one of Saint John's first major commercial buildings following the Great Fire in 1877.[2] On August 5, 1878, the cornerstone for the Domville Building was laid and presented to Domville himself.[3] It was set to be occupied by the Maritime Bank and the Bank of Montreal,[4] but it would also be used as offices for the Canadian Pacific Railway, an insurance office, and as a bar and restaurant.[5] The building has also been used to host political meetings.[6] On March 18, 1982, the Domville Building was recognized as a historic building under New Brunswick's Municipal Heritage Preservation Act, with architecture featuring a Second Empire style built using sandstone.[1] The building continues to be used by the Bank of Montreal as one of its branches.[7]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c "Domville Building". www.historicplaces.ca. Retrieved 8 April 2024.
- ^ a b "Domville Building in Saint John, Canada". Encircle Photos. Retrieved 8 April 2024.
- ^ "Maritime Bank Building". St. John Daily News. 6 August 1878. Retrieved 8 April 2024.
- ^ "New Brunswick". The Christian Visitor. 7 May 1879. Retrieved 8 April 2024.
- ^ "Early Morning Blaze on Top Flat of Bank of Montreal Building". St. John Daily Sun. 23 January 1899. Retrieved 8 April 2024.
- ^ "Tonight's Lib Con. Meeting". St. John Daily Sun. 20 January 1887. Retrieved 8 April 2024.
- ^ "Saint John Main (Branch)". branches.bmo.com. Bank of Montreal. Retrieved 8 April 2024.