Opened in 1927, this bathhouse named Bain généreux was at the heart of a working class neighborhood. Back then, most residences in Montreal did not have access to a bath or a shower. In an effort to increase workers’ hygiene and to control illnesses, many public baths were opened throughout the city. Bain généreux distinguishes itself from other bathhouses, as it is the only one with Art Deco architecture. Designed by renowned architect Jean-Omer Marchand, the Bain généreux was converted into a museum and renamed Écomusée du fier monde in…
