History
In the 1960s, planned construction of an autoroute near De la Commune Street would have flattened a large portion of the Old Montréal district. Citizens mobilized and helped safeguard this part of the city's heritage. The district was declared a historic district in 1964. After taking on a new role as a recreational tourism site, the Old Port became part of the Old Montreal historic district in 1997.
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Transformation Vieux-Port en site récréotouristique / Old Port Transformed into Recreational Tourism
Science & Tech
Lieu de commémoration / Commemorative Site
Military
Le plus grand port céréalier du monde / The World's Largest Grain Port
Industry
Naissance du port moderne / Birth of a Modern Port
Industry
Porte d'entrée d'une autre époque / Gateway to a Different Time
Transportation
Lieu de passage et d'échange / A Place Transit & Trade
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