Quebec Culture and Communications Minister Maka Kotto intervened to order a halt to the mansion's demolition, in accordance with the Cultural Heritage Act, the Court intervened—at the owner's request—to shorten the period granted in the minister's order. Heritage Montreal expressed regret that the discussions were limited to the owner and the minister, not the community nor municipal authorities. After these talks with the owner, Kotto concluded that Redpath House “does not present a national heritage interest,” and gave the go ahead for it to be torn down to make for way for the promoter's development. Institutions associated with the Golden Square Mile The Square Milers built and funded various Montreal institutions including: McGill University Royal Victoria Hospital Montreal General Hospital McCord Museum Montreal Museum of Fine Arts Mount Royal Park Mount Royal Cemetery Campbell Concerts and Parks Ritz-Carlton Hotel Redpath Library Redpath Museum Allan Memorial Institute Molson Stadium Royal Montreal Curling Club Montreal Forum Montreal Rackets Club Montreal Snow Shoe Club Montreal Lacrosse Club Royal Montreal Golf Club Montreal Victorias Montreal AAA Montreal Winter Carnival Mount Royal Tennis Club Victoria Skating Rink. See also Beaver Club Canadian Peers and Baronets Royal Victoria Hospital, Montreal Bishop's College School References Further reading Donald MacKay, The Square Mile, Merchant Princes of Montreal, Douglas & McIntyre, Vancouver, 1987, 224 pp. Westley, Margaret W. (1990). Remembrance of Grandeur: The Anglo-Protestant Elite of Montreal, 1900-1950, Libre expression, 331 p. () External links Youtube video of Elpseth Angus discussing the future of the Royal Victoria Hospital, Montreal Images de Montréal Virtual McGill – Canadian Architecture Collection, McGill University. Golden Square Mile Mansions Quartier du Musée - Ville de Montréal Quartier du Musée - official website Montrealbear.ca - The Golden Square Mile District Walk in Golden Square Mile Neighbourhoods in Montreal History of Montreal Historic districts in Canada Economic history of Canada Art gallery districts Historic mansion districts Quebec Anglophone culture in Montreal Ville-Marie, Montreal Upper class