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Institute’s central staircase, date unknown

Black and white photograph of an entrance hall leading to a staircase. The hall has a Beaux-Arts look with marble pillars and white walls. Lights are attached to the pillars and suspended from the ceiling. On the floor, very pale tiled coat of arms can be seen.

Archives de l’Université de Montréal, date unknown

Relatively simple despite its Beaux-Arts style, the entrance hall of the Maisonneuve Institute has long kept its flair. A mosaic on the floor represents the coat of arms of the former town, from when the building was used as Maisonneuve’s Town Hall. This crest is still visible today.