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Description Maison Benjamin-Décary
5257, chemin de la Côte-Saint-Antoine, Montréal, Québec, H4A 1P4, Canada

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Autres noms connus : Maison Dionne, Maison Dionne-Décarie

C’est la période de colonisation du territoire. Les Sulpiciens découpent les lots de la Côte-Saint-Antoine en 1687. Les familles Hurtubise, Leclerc et Décarie s’établiront sur cette portion de la côte. Le chemin de la Côte-Saint-Antoine sera tracé à partir d’un sentier amérindien préexistant. De 1850 à 1906, est une période marquée par la création des premiers noyaux villageois et les premières tentatives de lotissements de masse. Le processus d’urbanisation s’activera vers la fin du siècle avec la mise en place des lignes de tramway.

Une autre maison du chemin de la Côte Saint-Antoine, encore impressionnante dans ses murs de vieilles pierres grises, est précédée d’un jardin entouré de beaux arbres. À l’intérieur les boiseries et les lustres sont superbes et les chambres spacieuses et bien aménagées. Cette maison cossue appartenait jadis à Benjamin Décarie dont la fille Berthe épousa Joseph-Alexandre Dionne, commerçant réputé de la rue Sainte-Catherine. De ce fait, cette résidence est aussi connue sous le nom de "Maison Dionne".

En raison de sa proximité de Montréal et de ses vues panoramiques, quelques montréalais nantis furent attirés par la communauté rurale qu’était Notre-Dame-de-Grâce. Ce manoir victorien représente une des rares traces de cette époque. Quoique sa vue panoramique soit maintenant perdue, cette pittoresque maison en pierre à cahaux sur la Côte Saint-Antoine constitue en elle-même une vue impressionnante.

Cette grande résidence est construite vers 1885 par Benjamin Décary. Elle est recouverte de pierre et d'ardoise. Sa composition asymétrique, son portique doté de colonnes en pierre, sa corniche en bois ouvragé et sa toiture modulée de tours et de lucarnes, sont des composantes architecturales d'inspiration victorienne.

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Other names known : Maison Dionne, Maison Dionne-Décarie

This is the period of colonization of the territory. The Sulpicians cut lots of Côte-Saint-Antoine in 1687. Families Hurtubise, Leclerc and Decarie settle on this stretch of coast. The Côte-Saint-Antoine will be drawn from an existing Indian trail. From 1850 to 1906, is a period marked by the creation of the first village centers and the first attempts to mass housing developments. The urbanization process will be activated toward the end of the century with the establishment of tramway.

Another house of Côte-Saint-Antoine, still impressive in its old gray stone walls, is preceded by a beautiful garden surrounded by trees. Inside paneling and chandeliers are beautiful and spacious and well appointed. This cozy house once belonged to Benjamin Decarie (Décary) whose daughter Bertha married Joseph-Alexandre Dionne, famous merchant of Sainte-Catherine Street. Therefore, this residence is also known as "Maison Dionne".

Because of its proximity to Montreal and its panoramic views, a few wealthy Montrealers were attracted by the rural community that was Notre-Dame-de-Grâce. This Victorian mansion is one of the few traces of that era. Although his panoramic view is now lost, this quaint cahaux stone cottage on Côte Saint-Antoine is in itself an impressive sight.

This large residence has been built around 1885 by Benjamin Decarie (Décary). It is covered with stone and slate. Its asymmetrical composition, with its portico of stone columns, its woodwork cornice and its roof modulated by towers and dormers, are Victorian-inspired architectural components.

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Comments: 15

Embrymandre [2012-08-13 14:33:35 +0000 UTC]

Cela fait pensé à une maison hantée et l'arbre avec le portail accentue cet effet et l'ambience.

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Lapointe56 In reply to Embrymandre [2012-08-13 23:10:00 +0000 UTC]

Si elle était en bois, elle pourrait s'apparenter à la maison de "Addam's Family"

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DanteSangreal [2012-08-07 19:48:59 +0000 UTC]

A beautiful architectural example...

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Lapointe56 In reply to DanteSangreal [2012-08-08 00:31:42 +0000 UTC]

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cutlassknights [2012-08-07 02:12:19 +0000 UTC]

OOooooo love it

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Lapointe56 In reply to cutlassknights [2012-08-07 09:24:09 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, I'm glad that pleased you

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cutlassknights In reply to Lapointe56 [2012-08-07 16:20:16 +0000 UTC]

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stevepr56 [2012-08-05 19:59:14 +0000 UTC]

What a fantastic shot, I feel that I was being drawn through the gate, up the path and through the door.

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Lapointe56 In reply to stevepr56 [2012-08-05 20:55:55 +0000 UTC]

Thank you ... With this beautiful house taking pictures was easy ...

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stevepr56 In reply to Lapointe56 [2012-08-06 00:15:18 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome, Yes it is a marvellous looking building...you can't beat old school architecture.

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HarLeeRider [2012-08-05 08:25:41 +0000 UTC]

Hi LaPointe!! You made some very interesting points about this house and it's origins!! After looking at it for a few minutes, I was thinking that I wasn't viewing it properly ... because seemed like something was wrong!! However, after reading your comments about the asymmetrical construction ... I then knew what it was!!
One of the most wonderful elements in this image, is the towered roof in the front ... very impressive!! Don't see much of this kind of craftsmanship around here and especially today!!
Once again, you excel in your work!! ... proud of you!! Lee

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Lapointe56 In reply to HarLeeRider [2012-08-05 08:45:49 +0000 UTC]

Thank you Lee ... It was the best picture I had of this house. As its facade is asymmetrical, it would have been more appropriate to take it angled, but on both side the trees interfered more pronounced is the angle ...

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HarLeeRider In reply to Lapointe56 [2012-08-12 02:48:45 +0000 UTC]

You are very welcome Lapointe and I'm sure that it was!! I DO understand about the aesthetic reasoning used for taking this photograph!!

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Lapointe56 In reply to HarLeeRider [2012-08-12 03:28:23 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Lee

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HarLeeRider In reply to Lapointe56 [2012-08-12 16:09:18 +0000 UTC]

You are most welcome Lapointe and hope that you are well!!

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