1918 – Merchants Bank of Canada, Pembroke, Ontario
Still a Bank of Montreal who purchased the Merchants Bank of Canada in 1923. The architects, Hogle & Davis, devoted much of their careers to the design of branches of the Merchants Bank of Canada, located in every province from Alberta through to Quebec.
“The branch at Pembroke is in red brick with Indiana limestone facing, frieze, etc. The facades show an Ionic order with attic cornice above above. The banking room has a white Italian marble floor with verde antique border, and mahogany counter. Manager’s screen, etc. x\t the rear of the banking room is placed the entrance and stairs to the offices above, and a small women’s coat room opens oflf the banking room. The book vaults, men’s lavatory and a largo store room are placed in the basement, reached by a small stair from the banking room.”
Construction, December 1919
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Published March 24, 2026
