Place Émilie-Gamelin
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Place Émilie-Gamelin (also known as Berri Square) is a city square in central Montreal. It was created to mark the 350th anniversary of the city.[1]
Bordered by Berri Street, Saint Hubert Street, Saint Catherine Street and De Maisonneuve Boulevard, the square is adjacent to the transportation hubs of Berri UQAM Metro Station and Station centrale d'autobus, as well as UQAM and the Grande Bibliothèque du Québec
The north end of the square features the metal sculpture Skyscraper, Waterfall, Roads, Brooks… a Construction by artist Melvin Charney.[2]
The park is named for Roman Catholic nun Émilie Gamelin, who founded the Sisters of Providence religious community.[3]
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- ^ Images Montreal (HTML). Retrieved on 2008-01-28.
- ^ Public art in Montreal, City of Montreal (HTML). Retrieved on 2008-01-28.
- ^ Mother Émilie Gamelin: Foundress of the Sisters of Providence (HTML). Providence Health System. Retrieved on 2008-01-28.
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