On August 29, 1943, this public space was the setting for the blessing of the Sacré-Coeur monument. The ceremony, presided over by Monsignor Jean-Baptiste Bazinet, attracted over 2,000 people. The work, donated by a parishioner, was created in the workshops of Montreal associates Carli and Petrucci. The monument depicts Christ, life-size, standing on a pedestal with arms outstretched.
In 1957, the first parking lot was built to reduce traffic on rue Principale, mainly during church services.
Photo : The Sacré-Cœur monument, 2023.
Source : Christiane Brault photographer.