Now Available: John Little —Rue Cartier, Montréal (1964)
Now available for acquisition, Rue Cartier, Montréal (1964) by John Little offers a compelling glimpse into the working-class neighbourhoods of downtown Montreal during a period of significant urban renewal.
Before the Bulldozers: John Little’s Fun and Games on Beaudry Street, 1951
In Fun and Games on Beaudry Street, John Little captures a crisp autumn day in Faubourg à m'lasse, one of Montréal’s working-class neighbourhoods. Children play in the street, tossing a ball against the façade of a building long since vanished. The small KIK-Cola sign glowing in a corner window evokes the rhythms of everyday life in the 1950s.
From John Little’s Archives: Prince of Wales Terrace
This unique Twilight view captures Sherbrooke Street at McTavish, with the historic Prince of Wales Terrace on the right. Commissioned in 1860, the terrace once housed prominent McGill University figures
John Little’s Atwater Market Reappears on Law & Order
In the early 1950s, John Little and his wife Lorraine settled into a modest flat near Atwater Street, where the young artist began to shape his vision of Montreal. Among the works from this formative period was a painting of Atwater Market — known to the John Little Archive only from an old gallery ledger. Recently, it resurfaced in an unexpected place: Law & Order.
From John Little’s Archives: The Original Orange Julep
Here is an archival photo of the original Gibeau Orange Julep, taken by John Little in September 1963.
Built in 1945, this smaller, concrete version of the iconic landmark was a true symbol of Montreal. It was famously known for its roller-skating waitresses who would bring orders right to your car window.