What will be done with Firehouse No. 1?
The beautiful old firehouse on Place Youville, vacant for some time since the Centre d’histoire moved, faces an uncertain future.
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GC 13:34 on 2022-05-26 Permalink
I didn’t realize the Museum had moved out–in 2018, apparently. It’s a cool building and it would be nice to see something done with it other than just condos.
James 07:53 on 2022-05-27 Permalink
I’m all for affordable housing but the idea proposed in the article that this building should be converted into inexpensive housing is ridiculous! It would cost a fortune for very few apartments. There are loads of condos being built just a few blocks away.
Kate 10:34 on 2022-05-27 Permalink
I agree with you, James.
One logical use for this building would be to bring the firefighters’ museum down to this location, and give it more scope. It’s currently in a compressed space inside the fire station on Laurier and St‑Laurent with minimal opening hours – Sunday afternoons only, last I looked – but they have a lot of antique stuff and there would be aspects of history and technology that could be expanded on, with more space.