Starting in 1887, Little Burgundy came to acquire a unique niche as the home of Montreal's working-class English speaking Black community. Being located near Montreal's train stations, among the most important sites for the nascent trans-Canadian railway industry, Sainte-Cunégonde became home to a great many African- Americanworkers from the United States and black Canadians from other provinces, as well as Caribbeans, who came to make up the majority of Montreal's black population. ( Source Wikipedia)
The neighborhood is still considered
poorBut the effects of gentrification are apparent since we see more homeowners, flats being converted into condos, trendy shops and restaurants in the area -Homes converted into condosSocial housing
The area produced several talented Jazz Musicians
Hommage to Oscar Peterson
The Community Garden
The Negro Community Centre founded in 1926
$2 knitted sweater - That is a deal!
Hope you liked it!I know i always love it when a get a tour of the area where you live or work
Have a great day
I will see you soon
Arianexo