The Architect · Hélène · Montréal
Gare Centrale (Central Station)
Commuters rush through this and never look up. The 1943 concourse is a fine Streamline Moderne interior, and the bas-relief friezes around the upper walls — scenes of Canadian industry, harvest, and song, with the lyrics of 'O Canada' carved in — are an overlooked Art Deco treasure. Read them on a rainy day.
The 1943 Streamline Moderne railway terminal with carved limestone friezes depicting Canadian life — a working hall and a hidden Art Deco gem.
— Hélène, The Architect
The move — Hélène's insider tip for Gare Centrale (Central Station) — is in the app.
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