Bishop Street
| Bishop Street | |
|---|---|
| Rue Bishop | |
| Length | 0.6 km (0.4 mi) |
| Location | Between Sherbrooke Street and René Lévesque Boulevard |
| Coordinates: | 45°29′49″N 73°34′37″W / 45.496861°N 73.577041°W |
| Construction | |
| Construction start | 1887 |
Bishop Street (officially rue Bishop) is a north-south street located in downtown Montreal, Quebec, Canada. With a total length of 0.6 km, it links Sherbrooke Street in the north to René Lévesque Boulevard in the south. Like neighbouring Crescent Street, Bishop is home to many pubs, bars, clubs and restaurants.
The steet borders the main downtown campus of Concordia University, including the Henry F. Hall Building, Bishop Court Apartments and the former Royal George Apartments, whose facade is now part of the J.W. McConnell Building.[1]
[edit] History
The origin of the name Bishop Street is uncertain, but is known to be linked to the Anglican community. It may be named for the first Anglican bishop of Montreal, Francis Fulford (1803-1868), whose first residence was located on this street.[2]
[edit] References
- ^ "Past, present and future: Part II -- The Buildings of Sir George". Thursday Report. Concordia University. 4 November 1999. http://ctr.concordia.ca/archives/is041199/art12.html. Retrieved 3 January 2009.
- ^ Commission de toponymie du Québec: Rue Bishop
Coordinates: 45°29′49″N 73°34′37″W / 45.496861°N 73.577041°W
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