204, rue de l'Hospital.
On behalf of the Canadian Pacific Railways Thomas Shaughnessy and Richard B. Angus are building this eight-storey building in 1900-1901. As was the case with many buildings of the time they were built on the location of other houses can be destroyed for new construction. Shaughnessy and Angus were the owners until 1922. CPR Telegraph was tenant until 1935.
The Montreal club that brought together prominent businessman was one of the tenants. Laurentide Paper Company and the Woods Milling also installed their offices there.
In 1922, Canadian Pacific acquires ownership of the building and occupied it until 1980. That's when the building was converted into condominiums.
Thomas George Shaughnessy began his career in the U.S. at the bottom of the ladder and climbed slowly up the ranks to become president of the Canadian Pacific Railway in Canada. He received several titles, including Baron in 1916 for his contribution to the war effort. His house on Boulevard Rene Levesque is now a national historic site.
Richard B. Angus was the first banker in Scotland and the Bank of Montreal where he became general manager and president. He joined the group that launched the project of the Canadian Pacific. In his honor as the Montreal plant was named Angus (the "Angus shops." He was also involved in many companies. As one of the richest men in Montreal, he became involved in many social projects and charity.
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