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The Royal Bank building (In French: Tour de la Banque Royale) at 360 Saint-Jacques Street was built in 1926-1928. First structure in Montreal taller than Notre-Dame Basilica. When first built, it was the tallest building in the British Empire (121 meters height). The main entrance leads to a spacious and beautifully designed banking hall contained within the podium.; The Royal Bank building (In French: Tour de la Banque Royale) at 360 Saint-Jacques Street was built in 1926-1928. First structure in Montreal taller than Notre-Dame Basilica. When first built, it was the tallest building in the British Empire (121 meters height). The main entrance leads to a spacious and beautifully designed banking hall contained within the podium. Source: Emporis [website]; http://www.emporis.com/ (accessed 6/20/2009)