Streets and Local Landmarks
- Denomination: prior to 1842
Ontario Street is a major artery of the Centre-Sud. In addition to its commercial core, this historic street boasts a number of industrial and public buildings as well as places of worship. Stretching from east to west across the Centre-Sud, it is an important social hub for the neighbourhood’s residents.
- Location: Undefined boundaries in the Centre-Sud
The expression Faubourg à m’lasse (The Molasses Suburb) is a popular term that refers to an undefined area in the Centre-Sud region. The origins of its name are unclear. While it is true that working-class families enjoyed eating molasses, the most likely explanation likely has to do with the smell of molasses that wafted through the neighbourhood. The smell came from the port facilities that received shipments of barrels of molasses, which were then transferred into large metal tanks, until 1955. Many consider the Faubourg à m’lasse as having been the area that was demolished when the Radio-Canada tower was built in the 1960s.
- Location: Parthenais Street between Rouen and Ontario Streets
- The Grover Building, Chat des Artistes (The Artists’ Cat), The Lezarts Co-op
The Grover Building, the Chat des Artistes and the Lezarts Coop are three former factories located along Parthenais Street that have been transformed into artist studios and cultural spaces. Their new dynamic purpose has helped renew the energy of the surrounding neighbourhood.
Ecomuseum Collection
