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By Martel, Stéphan
Saint Sulpice Seminary, Montreal
Saint Sulpice Seminary is one of Montreal’s oldest buildings. Erected in 1684 on Rue Notre-Dame near the old Notre-Dame church, it is also one of the oldest in America still used for its original purpose, that is, as a residence for members of the Society of Priests of Saint Sulpice. It has been part of the Historic District of Old Montreal since 1964, was designated a historic monument by the government of Quebec in 1985, and was recognized in 2007 as a national historic site by the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada. It is a true jewel of French heritage in America.
The English version of the Encyclopedia of French Cultural Heritage in North America is online since December 15th, 2009. It features an ever growing number of articles, documents and resources on the heritage of French-speaking North America.
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