Domville Building

{{Short description|Bank in Saint John, New Brunswick}} {{Use Canadian English|date=January 2026}} {{Infobox building | name = Domville Building | image = Downtown (6309713158).jpg | image_size = | image_alt =  | image_caption = | pushpin_map = | pushpin_map_alt = | pushpin_mark = | pushpin_label = | map_caption = | pushpin_mapsize = | coordinates = {{coord|45.2727542|-66.0621923|type:landmark|display=inline,title}} | former_names = | alternate_names = | status = Bank | cancelled = | topped_out = | building_type = | architectural_style = Second Empire | classification = | location = Saint John, New Brunswick | address = 2 King Street | location_country = Canada | grid_name = | grid_position = | altitude = | current_tenants = Bank of Montreal | groundbreaking_date = | construction_start_date = 1878 | construction_stop_date = | topped_out_date = | completion_date = | opened_date = | inauguration_date = | relocated_date = | renovation_date = | closing_date = | demolished_date = | cost = | ren_cost = | client = | owner = | landlord =  | affiliation = | height = | architectural = | tip = | antenna_spire = | roof = | top_floor = | observatory = | diameter = | circumference = | weight = | other_dimensions = | structural_system = | material = | size = | floor_count = | floor_area = | elevator_count = | grounds_area = | architect = | architecture_firm = | main_contractor = Beatteay & Watters | awards = | designations = | ren_architect = | parking = | public_transit = | website =  | embed = | embedded = {{Infobox designation list |embed=yes |designation1 = New Brunswick |designation1_number = 118 |designation1_type = Municipal Heritage Preservation Act |designation1_date = March 18, 1982 }} | references = | footnotes = }}

The '''Domville Building''' is a historic bank branch in Saint John, New Brunswick. Operated by the Bank of Montreal as one of its current branches, it is located on 2 King Street, at the southeast corner of King and Prince William Streets. Built in 1878 and used by the Bank of Montreal since its completion, it is a Second Empire style structure built using sandstone. The Domville Building is located within the Trinity Royal Heritage Conservation Area.<ref name="Historic">{{cite web |title=Domville Building |url=https://www.historicplaces.ca/en/rep-reg/place-lieu.aspx?id=1443 |website=www.historicplaces.ca |access-date=8 April 2024}}</ref><ref name="Encircle">{{cite web |title=Domville Building in Saint John, Canada |url=https://www.encirclephotos.com/image/domville-building-in-saint-john-canada/ |website=Encircle Photos |access-date=8 April 2024}}</ref>

==History== The Domville Building was built in 1878.<ref name="Historic"/> Named after Canadian Parliament member James Domville, it was one of Saint John's first major commercial buildings following the Great Fire in 1877.<ref name="Encircle"/> On August 5, 1878, the cornerstone for the Domville Building was laid and presented to Domville himself.<ref>{{cite news |title=Maritime Bank Building |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=A3UrAAAAIBAJ&pg=PA3 |access-date=8 April 2024 |work=St. John Daily News |date=6 August 1878}}</ref> It was set to be occupied by the Maritime Bank and the Bank of Montreal,<ref>{{cite news |title=New Brunswick |url=https://newspapers.lib.unb.ca/serials/59/issues/8707/pages/65030 |access-date=8 April 2024 |work=The Christian Visitor |date=7 May 1879}}</ref> but it would also be used as offices for the Canadian Pacific Railway, an insurance office, and as a bar and restaurant.<ref>{{cite news |title=Early Morning Blaze on Top Flat of Bank of Montreal Building. |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=l2sxAAAAIBAJ&pg=PA8 |access-date=8 April 2024 |work=St. John Daily Sun |date=23 January 1899}}</ref> The building has also been used to host political meetings.<ref>{{cite news |title=Tonight's Lib Con. Meeting |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=dPFKAAAAIBAJ&pg=PA3 |access-date=8 April 2024 |work=St. John Daily Sun |date=20 January 1887}}</ref> On March 18, 1982, the Domville Building was recognized as a historic building under New Brunswick's ''Municipal Heritage Preservation Act'', with architecture featuring a Second Empire style built using sandstone.<ref name="Historic"/> The building continues to be used by the Bank of Montreal as one of its branches.<ref>{{cite web |title=Saint John Main (Branch) |url=https://branches.bmo.com/nb/saint-john/b0011/ |website=branches.bmo.com |publisher=Bank of Montreal |access-date=8 April 2024 |language=en}}</ref>

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Category:Bank of Montreal Category:Buildings and structures in Saint John, New Brunswick Category:Second Empire architecture in Canada Category:Sandstone buildings in Canada Category:Historic bank buildings in Canada Category:Historic buildings and structures in New Brunswick Category:1878 establishments in New Brunswick