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Archaeologists discover another 18th-century tannery in Montreal

Posted on May 10, 2016 by Gail Dever

Archaeologists at the excavation of the new Turcot highway interchange project in Montreal have unearthed an 18th-century tannery about 200 metres from the Saint-Henri-des-Tanneries village discovered last summer. The stone walls of the buildings are gone, but several basins and … Continue reading →

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Archaeologists dig up 18th-century village beside Montreal highway

Posted on July 20, 2015 by Gail Dever

Archaeologists have discovered an old settlement at the site of Montreal’s new Turcot Interchange. The village of Saint-Henri-des-Tanneries was a small leather-works settlement on the outskirts of Montreal during the late 18th and 19th centuries. Transport Quebec knew about the … Continue reading →

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