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Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve is a borough of Montreal, Quebec.
In 1860, Hochelaga developed as a village counting a little more than 1000 inhabitants. In 1874, Hudon - a cotton factory- moved in. Two years later, the North railway was extended through Hochelaga (the railway was renamed the Canadian Pacific in 1881) further catalyzing its industrial development and encouraging urbanization. In december of 1883, Hochelaga was annexed to the city of Montreal against the demands of proprietors in...
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