Timeline of Tallest Buildings
Period | Building | Height | Floors | Image |
---|---|---|---|---|
1886-1924 | Parliament Building Government |
52.1 m (171 ft) | 4 | |
1924-1930 | Château Frontenac Hotel |
79.9 m (262 ft) | 18 | |
1930-1972 | Édifice Price Mixed use |
82 m (269 ft) | 18 | |
1972–Present | Édifice Marie-Guyart Office |
126.5 m (415 ft) | 33 |
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