Viauville
Viauville is a neighbourhood in the borough of Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Established in 1892 as a result of an urban plan made by Charles-Théodore Viau and the former city of Maisonneuve, and part of the aforementioned city, Viauville never obtained municipality status.[1]
Viauville | |
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  Viauville Location of Viauville in Montreal | |
| Coordinates: 45.5602°N 73.5384°W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| City | Montreal |
| Borough | Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve |
The Viauville cookie factory in 1910.
Viauville is named for Charles-Théodore Viau, a member of the paroisse Saint-Clément and founder of the biscuiterie Viau.
The area was home to Canadian Vickers Maisonville Shipyards, now Port of Montreal berths.
Important dates
- 1867 - Foundation of the biscuiterie Viau
- 1898 - Opening of the registers of the paroisse Saint-Clément.
- 1899 - Inauguration of Saint-Clément Church.
- Culinar acquires biscuiterie Viau.
- Culinar sells biscuiterie Viau to Saputo Incorporated.
- 2001 - Saputo sells biscuiterie Viau to Dare Foods
- 2003 - Closure of the biscuiterie Viau.
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