Thorold Past and Present Heritage Tour 5 - Quebec Bank



 


 


 


 

General Description

The Quebec Bank in Thorold was established in 1875. A local businessman and financier named James Munro built the Quebec Bank here in Thorold and was built in the Second Empire style with grandeur and opulence. This bank building was originally occupied by the Toronto-based Canadian Bank of Commerce. Quebec Bank is Canada's second-oldest financial institution, founded in Quebec City in 1818 by John W. Woosley. Quebec Bank was taken over by the Royal Bank in 1912. The Quebec Bank building was recognized by Ontario Heritage in 2012. As of 2021, the building was well-maintained, and was occupied by a company called 'H&C' (Hughes and Company) Inc.They are a diverse marketing agency composed of "fierce creatives, strategic business minds, cutting edge designers, and technical aces".



 


 


 


 

Historical Attributes

The Quebec Bank was established on Front Street at Downtown Thorold in 1870, which is the same year Thorold was elevated to the status of a town. In 1897, the Bank was purchased and moved into 28 Front Street South, where the building is today. From that time to 1912 the Quebec Bank was the sole banking facility in Thorold; then, this building served as the Thorold Branch of the Royal Bank of Canada until the early 1960s.




 


 


 


 

Ownership and Management

As of 2021, Hughes & Co. Inc uses the Quebec Bank.

Link: https://www.hughesandco.ca/

A video of Hughes & Co. Inc on what they do:

Architectural Attributes

The Quebec Bank building was built in the Second Empire style. Also known as the Napoleon III style, it was a highly eclectic style of architecture and decorative arts that used many different historical styles. The architect for this building was Wm. B. Allan, who constructed a 2-1/2 story brick and beam building. The foundation was uncoursed ledge rock and rough-cut stone, with a mansard roof which has three single corbelled chimneys.

Address

28 Front Street South
Thorold
L2V 1W9

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Weekends from : Closed
Weekdays from : 9am   to : 5pm

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