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La vie, la ville | Rêver du parc à la mémoire des Irlandais
La Presse04.28.2025

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TL;DR
A proposed memorial park in Montreal aims to honor Irish immigrants, notably those who died of typhus in 1847 upon arriving in Canada. The park will include a Black Rock monument already marking the mass graves and will be located on a site that's currently a parking lot. Advocates emphasize the importance of preserving this piece of history, amidst concerns of urban development potentially overshadowing the heritage site. The project seeks to balance commemorating the past with current city planning and cultural recognition of the Irish community's historical impact.
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