Torch-Light Procession in the Place d'Armes, at Montreal, 1850. Creator: Unknown

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Torch-Light Procession in the Place d'Armes, at Montreal, 1850. Creator: Unknown

Torch-Light Procession in the Place d'Armes, at Montreal, 1850....the citizens of Montreal [in Canada, decided on] the necessity of preparing a suitable display of Canadian industry, for exposition at the Great Industrial Congress of 1851 [to be held in London. It was therefore]...decided to hold a Grand Provincial Industrial Exhibition, in the city of Montreal'. A celebratory procession was...conducted by the fire brigade of the city...All the fire companies, with their engines, hose-reels, &c. drawn by horses, richly caparisoned and decorated, formed the procession. They had a most imposing appearance, and were attended and cheered by thousands of the populace, and every window and available point of sight was crowded with spectators...[View of the procession] in the Place d'Armes, in front of the great Cathedral...'. From "Illustrated London News", 1850

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