Photography
Two photographs. A black-and-white photograph of the official inauguration of the Inter-Continental Hotel in Montreal, where Mr. John van Praag, CEO of the Inter-Continental Group in London, and the Mayor of Montreal, Mr. Jean Doré, shake hands. Mr. Doré holds scissors and ribbon in his left hand. In the background, soldiers of the Compagnie Franche de la Marine. The color photo shows a view of the hotel. Press release, pasted on cardboard, concerning the inauguration of the Inter-Continental Hotel.
- Accession Number 2021.47.140.1-3
- Fabricant / Éditeur Publical Inc.
- Artiste / Auteur Bossé, Philippe
- Date 1991
- Medium and Support silver print, paper
- Measurements 24,9 x 19,5 cm
Historical context
In 1986, Jean Doré was elected mayor of Montreal, ending the 30-year reign of Montreal mayor Jean Drapeau. Jean Doré inherited a metropolis that was going through a long period of economic decline, shaken by the recession of the 1980s. Vast projects were undertaken to revitalize the city and its economy, enhance its international influence and make room for cultural transformations. The development of Old Montreal, cultural sites and th...
- Accession Number 2021.47.140.1-3
- Fabricant / Éditeur Publical Inc.
- Artiste / Auteur Bossé, Philippe
- Date 1991
- Medium and Support silver print, paper
- Measurements 24,9 x 19,5 cm
© Pointe-à-Callière Collection, Richard G. Gervais de l'Assemblée Collection, 2021.047.140.1-3
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