1/2 PLATE TINTYPE MASONIC HALL BANK OF MONTREAL CANADA

Oversized half plate, 6.75" x 5" (17.14 x 12.70 cm) tintype of a Masonic Hall in some unidentified town. On the second floor windows you can see Masonic symbols and the words "Masonic Hall". The first floor houses the Bank of Montreal. I don't know if this makes this a tintype of Montreal, a Canadian tintype in a smaller city. Or if the Bank of Montral was also in United States that border Canada like New York, Vermont, Michigan... There are a dozen men gathered around the building. Scratches and wear on the surface. Nice architectural detail, in particular the elegant metal fencing along the roof.

It was just brought to my attention by a fellow Ebayer that they did not believe that the Bank of Montreal was chartered in the US during the 19th century. So then maybe this is of Ontario or Quebec. Also I just found the street number on the building is "24", just above the door. Unfortunately I don't see a street name. Also I don't see any lodge number.

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