Le Gesu - Montreal, Qc, Canada
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N 45° 30.343 W 073° 33.952
18T E 612032 N 5040131
Le Gesu is located in Montreal, Qc, Canada.
Waymark Code: WMDV35
Location: Québec, Canada
Date Posted: 02/25/2012
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Église du Gesù (Church of Gesu, named after the church where St. Ignatius of Loyola is buried),was originally the College Ste-Marie de Montréal chapel. Built in 1865 and designed by Irish architect Patrick Keely, it is one of the oldest religious buildings in Montreal.
Now housed in the structure is the Salles du Gesù, Montreal's oldest theatre.
There is a theater, exhibition halls, art workshops, artist's residence and establishment, place of worship. This living heritage is guided by a mission: to focus on art, the human and the spiritual. The church has been recognized as a historic monument in 1975.
Theater Name: Le Gesu
Country: Canada
Address: 1200 de Bleury Montréal , Qc Canada H3B 3J3
Web Site: [Web Link]
Venue: Community Theater
Type of Productions: Multi-use facility
Creative repertory
Classic
Modern
Restored Building: yes
Date of Construction: 1865
Architect/Designer: Patrick Keely
Seating Capacity: 425
Special Productions/Events/Festivals: Space for creativity and expression (supporting emerging artists through a residency program creation) - Spaces diffusion of performing arts, including visual arts.
Stage Type: Not listed
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