W.J. Wall Store(2/1909-8/1910)
Bleury Street, Montreal, QC, Canada
Commercial, Retail store [basement, 3 floors]; stone; composite

Client: W.J. Wall
Architect: E. & W.S. Maxwell

Description: In 1909, the Maxwell brothers designed a store for Mr. W. J. Wall. The project consisted of a two-storey building facing Bleury Street and four-storeys at the rear. On ground, first, and second floors the plans showed an open space for the show room, while the basement level was designed for storage purposes. The working drawings indicate that the walls were plastered and the ceiling was covered with metal panels. Even though this was a small project, the interior was carefully designed. The office for Mr. Wall, the typist room, and the clerk’s office at the rear defined the open space on ground floor. The staircase, bathroom, and the elevator were located at one side of the show room allowing a continuous space for exhibition.

Holdings: Retail store (basement, 3 floors); stone; composite
36 Drawings: 26 ink on linen; 5 pencil on paper; 5 blueprints
3 Survey drawings: property plan, lot plans
13 Development drawings: foundations, floor plans, elevations, sections, mechanical
7 Working drawings: foundation plan, mitoyen wall, floor plans, elevations, sections
13 Detail drawings: floor plans, elevations, section, washrooms, vestibule, structure, stairs, window, door, (office) screens
Comment: Additions to this building were designed by the Maxwells in 1920 for Mott Company Ltd., (CAC number 448.1).

Comments: Additions to this building were designed by the Maxwells in 1920 for Mott Company Ltd., [CAC number 448.1].