This walk recounts the development of the metropolis from the perspective of modern transportation, with the aim of rediscovering this innovative urban heart. What were the ambitions and visions, sometimes contradictory, that drove Montreal's development in the 20th century? A sound journey with many testimonials, including those of architects, historians, artists such as Moshe Safdie, Paul-André Linteau, Aurèle Cardinal, Melvin Charney, David Hanna, Annie Lebel, Claudine Déom, Guy Legault and France Vanlaethem.
(00:00) Introduction
(01:55) 1. Alexandra Quai
(09:44) 2. Saint-Pierre Pole
(15:40) 3. Pointe-du-Moulin Quay
(19:13) 4. Facing Silo No 5
(28:25) 5. Griffintown
(35:14) 6. McGill Street
(42:11) 7. McGill Street - part 2
(47:20) 8. Square Victoria
(50:55) 9. Square Victoria - part 2
(59:43) 10. Corner of St-Antoine and Université
(01:03:40) 11. Corner de la Gauchetière and Université
(01:08:20) 12. In front of central station
(01:13:36) 13.Towards Château Champlain
(01:19:46) 14. Square Dominion
(01:25:55) 15. On the Cathedral’s stairs
(01:27:54) 16. On the Cathedral’s stairs - part 2
(01:34:11) 17. Corner of René-Léveque and Université
(01:39:49) 18.Corner of Université and De La Gauchetière
(01:46:39) 19. In the hall of the National Bank
(01:51:08) 20. Square Victoria metro station
(01:55:30) 21. The Reso Corridor
(02:01:05) 22. The Atrium of CPDQ
(02:08:20) 23. Place J-P Riopelle
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🎧 Credits
Ideation, research, writing, direction: Sophie Mankowski • Collaborator interview and archives research: Conrad Gallant • Scientific council: France Vanlaethem • Translation: Philippe Axelsen • English proofreading: William Fleurquin • Voice-over: James Long, Maiko Bae, Yamamoto & Kris Nelson • Sound design and music, voice: Antoine Bédard • Mixing: Simon R. Tremblay • Illustrations: Serge Rhéaume • Production: Portrait sonore
Produced with the help of the Programme de soutien à la diffusion du patrimoine montréalais de la Ville de Montréal given to Docomomo Québec, the project's partner, and a Canada Council for the Arts grant awarded in 2009 to Sophie Mankowski.
