A beaux-arts residential tower in Montreal’s Golden Square Mile, completed in 1908, featuring a distinctive terracotta and baked-clay facade.
At a glance
Linton Apartments stands as an early-20th-century apartment building in one of Montreal’s most prestigious neighbourhoods. The ten-storey structure demonstrates refined beaux-arts design principles applied to residential architecture during a period of rapid urban development.
History
Designed by architects Samuel Arnold Finley and David Jerome Spence, the building’s construction began in 1907 and was completed the following year. It emerged during the height of Montreal’s development as a wealthy commercial and cultural centre.
What you see
The building rises 31.63 metres over ten floors. Its beaux-arts styling is expressed through a carefully composed terracotta facade, with ornamental details crafted from baked clay. The material palette and decorative approach reflect contemporary tastes in residential luxury.
Cultural significance
Linton Apartments contributes to the architectural character of the Golden Square Mile, a neighbourhood defined by grand institutional and residential buildings from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It exemplifies how beaux-arts principles shaped Montreal’s domestic architecture.
Key facts
- Location: 1509 Sherbrooke Street West, Golden Square Mile, Montreal
- Architects: Samuel Arnold Finley and David Jerome Spence
- Completed: 1908
- Height: 31.63 metres, 10 storeys
- Style: Beaux-arts
- Coordinates: 45.497152, −73.581634
Practical information & getting there
Located on Sherbrooke Street West in the Golden Square Mile, the building is accessible by public transit in downtown Montreal. The neighbourhood contains numerous heritage sites and is easily explored on foot.
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