Montreal History by key date

Discover Montreal's history by decade by viewing historical pictures, images and building construction.

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Historical events of this decade

Criminal

1832-05-21   Riot following a partial election : 3 death

Economic

1830   The Montreal arbour is officially incoporated

Politic

1834-06-24   Funding of the société Saint-Jean-Baptisete de Montréal

1833   Jacques Viger was elected mayor of Montreal by city councillors

1832   Incorporation for the city of Montreal

Social

1836   Montreal is lighted by the Montreal Gas Light Co.

Religious

1836   The Catholic diocese in Montreal is form separate from the diocese of Quebec.

Picture of this time

Notre-Dame old drawring