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Originally Posted by Kilgore Trout
In the older neighbourhoods of Montreal that developed before alleyways were common (pre-1870 or so) many buildings have a porte cochère that gives access to the backyard. Often they have a metal gate or even no barrier whatsoever, so you can peer into the inside of the block. It's the best of both worlds.
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If you're referring to what I'm thinking of I absolutely love those. Do you mean a passage way through a building like
this? I wish there were more of them around. Those are better than just an alley for sure.