MSP launch a huge success!

On September 25th, we officially launched the Montréal Signs Project to coincide with the 45th anniversary celebrations for the Department of Communication Studies, where the collection is housed, and the alumni weekend. The event attracted about 200 visitors, including Mr. Gurmukh Masand, who was the maitre d’ at Bens Restaurant for 21 years; many members of the Levy family, who used to own Warshaws; and Barb and Boris, the co-owners of the Monkland Tavern. Thanks to everyone who came out!

We also got lots of media coverage, which suggests (once again) that old signs can be very important to people’s memories of life in Montréal. A sample is listed on our MSP in the Media page.