Montgomery Place
Overview
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| City of Saskatoon Neighbourhoods | |
|---|---|
| Montgomery Place | |
| Confederation Suburban Development Area | |
| Population: | 2,557 |
| Average Family Income: | $70,734 |
| Average Household Size: | 3 |
| Homeownership: | 87.5% |
| Average Home Selling Price: | $198,582 |
| Municipal Ward: | 2 |
| Web Page: | Montgomery Place |
| Statistics c2005 [1] | |
Montgomery Place, is a post World War II community erected for veterans outside of the city of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, which consists primarily of residential homes. [2][3] It was amalgamated within the city of Saskatoon in 1956. [4]
History
Most of this neighbourhood was built after World War II as a part of the Veterans' Land Act settlement plan. 10 years later in 1955 it became a neighborhood of Saskatoon [5][6][7]
Layout
11th Street is the northernmost road in Montgomery. Chappell Drive is the furthest west residential road, whereas Dundonald Avenue is the easternmost. Cassino Avenue is encompassed to the south. The neighborhood is a conglomeration of streets and avenues in near grid fashion combined with courts. The neighbourhood naming practices honour the history and theaters of World War II.[8][9]
Streets
The following streets are located in this area:
11th Street, Caen Street, Arnhem Street, Normandy Street, Ortona Street, Merritt Street, Dieppe Street, Mountbatten Street, McNaughton Avenue, Elevator Road, Rockingham Avenue, Haida Avenue, Simonds Avenue, Cassino Avenue & Place, Crerar Drive, Crescent Boulevard, Lancaster Boulevard & Crescent, Bader Crescent, Dundonald Avenue, Chappell Drive
Education and Notable natives
- Montgomery School Public Elementary School
- St. Dominic Separate Elementary School
Shopping
The Confederation Suburban Center is the closest large retail center and contains 400 operating businesses which is 8% of Saskatoon's retail sector. The Blairmore suburban Center is under construction.
In addition Montgomery Place is home to Greg's Grocery Plus, a favourite local bakery and convenience store. The neighbourhood was once home to the legendary Montgomery Grocery, which currently stands vacant on the corner of Dundonald Ave. and 11th Street. Prominent community figures Jamie Prefontaine and Nathan Risling, once regular customers of the store, have plans to revive Montgomery Grocery and reclaim its place as the toast of the neighbourhood.
See also
List of shopping malls in Saskatoon
Community Events
The annual Montgomery Garage Sale occurs on the first Saturday in May. By all measures, this is the largest community garage sale in Saskatoon. Many community groups use the event as an opportunity to host fundraising barbecues and bake sales. If you plan to attend, it is advisable to avoid driving as the neighbourhood becomes terribly congested on the day of the event.
In addition, Montgomery Place hosts its very own Remembrance Day ceremony each year in Montgomery Park. Given its unique history as a veteran's neighbourhood (as reflected by many of the street names), there is always overwhelming community support for the service.[10] [11]
Area Parks
- Gougeon Park 2.26 acres
- Lt. Col. Drayton Walker Park 1.93 acres
- Lt. Gen. G.G. Simonds Park 2.76 acres
- Montgomery Park 8.32 acres
Transportation
City Transit
Location
Coordinates: 52°6'37"N 106°43'51"W
- Montgomery Place, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan is at coordinates Coordinates:
| North: AgPro Industrial Confederation Suburban Centre |
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| West: Corman Park No. 344 | Montgomery Place | East: South West Industrial |
| South: CN yards Management Area Chappell Drive |
References
- ^ Neighborhood Profiles
- ^ [http://www.montgomeryplace.ca/history/cairns.pdf Memorial Cairn Dedication Service] URL accessed March 18, 2007
- ^ Newspaper Articles URL accessed March 18, 2007
- ^ [History of Saskatoon#Post War Years|History of Saskatoon] URL accessed April 1, 2007
- ^ [http://www.montgomeryplace.ca/history/50thprogram.pdf 50th Anniverary Celebration] URL accessed March 18, 2007
- ^ Montgomery Park 1955 URL accessed March 18, 2007
- ^ Saskatoon History Review Montgomery URL accessed March 18, 2007
- ^ Trinity Church URL accessed March 18, 2007
- ^ Pictures of CN URL accessed March 18, 2007
- ^ History of the Marshall Building/Mitchells URL accessed March 18, 2007
- ^ Memories of Montgomery Place by Margaret Gent 1996 URL accessed March 18, 2007
- ^ City of Saskatoon · Departments · Community Services · Community ...URL accessed March 18, 2007
- ^ Selling an Idea or a ProductURL accessed January 27, 2007
