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Montreal Chest Institute: Moving on and looking back

There is a palpable feeling of nostalgia running through the halls of the Montreal Chest Institute, which moves to his new home on Sunday. Take a look back through some significant moments in the institution's century-old story.

More than 100 years of memories moving on at the Montreal Chest Institute

Guests arrived from different parts of the British empire to attend the Royal Edward Institute's opening. (Montreal Chest Institute archives)

This Sunday, the current building for the Montreal Chest Institute will close its doors afterits remaining inpatients are moved to the Glen site.

Even with the excitement aboutthe MUHC's state-of-the-art equipment and accommodationsawaiting patients and staff members, there is apalpable feeling of nostalgia running throughthe halls of the St-Urbain Street building.

CBC News spoke to thelong-time chair of the Montreal Chest Institute Foundation, Joan Ivory, and sitedirector Dr. Ron Olivenstein about the Chest Institute's storied past and future.