Perched on top of an abandoned factory tower, 45 meters above sea level, is a mysterious little pink house that has piqued the curiosity of Montrealers for almost five years. Who could have installed it there? What is it for? is it inhabited The mystery remains.
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Last week, a video published by website MTL Blog, in which we see a man appearing next to the house, reignited speculation about what has become a symbol of Montreal’s Saint-Henri neighborhood.
There is a photo on Reddit with the question “Who lives here?” elicited hundreds of reactions.
If the maisonette is primarily decorative, some would see it transformed into a bar or Airbnb accommodation.
Who could have taken the trouble to assemble the equipment necessary for the realization of the project? For what?
Here’s everything we know about the mesmerizing little pink house.
Appeared overnight
Rust, worn concrete, graffiti and boarded-up windows: the former Canada Malting Co factory has been a blight on Montreal’s Saint-Henri neighborhood for decades.
The building, in which malt was processed to produce alcohol until the late 1980s, has since appeared frozen. It was best known as a playground for city exploration enthusiasts.
But now, in October 2019, one of the old checkpoints on top of a 45-meter tower has been painted pink overnight.
Photo Etienne Briere
Green shutters, flower boxes and curtains then appeared on the windows, which aroused the curiosity of people in the neighborhood.
You should know that access is considered difficult and dangerous. Website MTL Blog also claims to have spotted 50-foot ladders (more than 15 meters) at the site in July 2020.
Decorations and Christmas tree
To add to the mystery, since 2019 the house – like the red-painted cottage next door – has been decorated when the Christmas season arrives.
A Christmas tree decorated with baubles, garlands and ribbons was first set up there. A huge gift was then added.
The decorations usually stay in place until spring. This year they have disappeared in the last few days.
Neighborhood residents and workers at nearby factories, even those who work night shifts, say they have never seen the artist – or artists – behind the project.
However, a clue engraved on the huge decorative gift continues to fuel the rumors: “To: Saint-Henri. By: Little Pink.”