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Old Longueuil (French: Vieux-Longueuil) is a historic neighborhood located in the borough of the same name, in the city of Longueuil, Quebec, Canada.
Old Longueuil usually refers to the pre-1961 city of Longueuil. Occasionally, Old Longueuil may also include the former territory of Montréal-Sud (except Downtown Longueuil).
Old Longueuil, was named a heritage district by the city in 1993, and features 450 buildings built before 1945.[1] Many historic buildings are found in this district, such as the Saint-Antoine Cathedral and Saint Mark's Anglican Church. Rue Saint-Charles is the main street in this neighbourhood and features many small businesses, among them restaurants, bars, and corner stores. The Vieux-Longueuil borough hall is also in the neighborhood.
Location
Joliette street Saint Lawrence River Dollard street D'Amours street Old Longueuil Le Moyne Ouest street Bienville and Sainte-Catherine streets De Gentilly Est street References
- ^ LINTEAU, PAUL-ANDRÉ; CLAIRE POITRAS. "Longueuil: Cityscape". Cityscape. The Canadian Encyclopedia. http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com/index.cfm?PgNm=TCE&Params=A1SEC879238. Retrieved 2008-12-29.
External links
Categories:- Historic districts in Canada
- Neighbourhoods in Longueuil
- Quebec geography stubs
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