Crescent Street
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For Crescent Street stations, see Crescent Street station (disambiguation).
Crescent Street (officially in French: rue Crescent) is a southbound street in downtown Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Running perpendicular to Saint Catherine Street, Crescent Street descends from Sherbrooke Street south to René Lévesque Boulevard.
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Native name | rue Crescent (French) |
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Length | 0.6 km (0.37 mi) |
Location | Between Sherbrooke Street and René Lévesque Boulevard |
Coordinates | 45.497640°N 73.576646°W / 45.497640; -73.576646 |
Major junctions | R-138 |
Construction | |
Construction start | 1860s |
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Crescent Street is a popular attraction for both tourists and locals. North of De Maisonneuve Boulevard, there are many luxury boutiques and art galleries in a Victorian architectural setting. To the south of de Maisonneuve is a concentration of nightclubs, bars, and restaurants.