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Bank in Saint John, New Brunswick
Domville Building
General information
StatusBank
Architectural styleSecond Empire
LocationSaint John, New Brunswick
Address2 King Street
CountryCanada
Coordinates45°16′22″N 66°03′44″W / 45.2727542°N 66.0621923°W / 45.2727542; -66.0621923
Current tenantsBank of Montreal
Construction started1878
Design and construction
Main contractorBeatteay & Watters
New Brunswick Heritage Conservation Act
TypeMunicipal Heritage Preservation Act
DesignatedMarch 18, 1982
Reference no.118

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.

History

The Domville Building was built in 1878. Named after Canadian Parliament member James Domville, it was one of Saint John's first major commercial buildings following the Great Fire in 1877. On August 5, 1878, the cornerstone for the Domville Building was laid and presented to Domville himself. It was set to be occupied by the Maritime Bank and the Bank of Montreal, but it would also be used as offices for the Canadian Pacific Railway, an insurance office, and as a bar and restaurant. The building has also been used to host political meetings. 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. The building continues to be used by the Bank of Montreal as one of its branches.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Domville Building". www.historicplaces.ca. Retrieved 8 April 2024.
  2. ^ "Domville Building in Saint John, Canada". Encircle Photos. Retrieved 8 April 2024.
  3. "Maritime Bank Building". St. John Daily News. 6 August 1878. Retrieved 8 April 2024.
  4. "New Brunswick". The Christian Visitor. 7 May 1879. Retrieved 8 April 2024.
  5. "Early Morning Blaze on Top Flat of Bank of Montreal Building". St. John Daily Sun. 23 January 1899. Retrieved 8 April 2024.
  6. "Tonight's Lib Con. Meeting". St. John Daily Sun. 20 January 1887. Retrieved 8 April 2024.
  7. "Saint John Main (Branch)". branches.bmo.com. Bank of Montreal. Retrieved 8 April 2024.
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