In the 1800s Sherbrooke Street West turned directly into Cote St. Antoine – it did not continue west as it does today.
There was a toll-bar at this junction. It seems it was quite profitable. The Legislative Assembly for the Province of Canada, in 1854, reported that the St. Antoine toll-bar collected 817 pounds, 17 shillings and 4 pence in the period between December 1852 and March 1853.
Westmount Overlooked 
the history of the streets and buildings is something you should tell the city about. what fascinating little stories !
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Just discovered this blog. Lovely images, and especially fund when you add a bit of historical detail as per here with the toll booth info. Thx!
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Thank you. There are more detailed discussions of these in Westmount Magazine.
https://www.westmountmag.ca/
Best,
Michael Walsh
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