Île-des-Moulins
The pre-industrial complex of the Île-des-moulins was amongst the most important ones in the province of Quebec during the 19th century. The construction of the first flour mill in 1721. The actual saw and flour mills were built in 1804 and 1846, respectively. Four years following the construction of the flour mill that is currently standing at the Île-des-moulins to this day, the Moulin neuf (New Mill) was built in 1850.
In 1973, the Île-des-moulins was classified as a historic site of national interest by the Government of Quebec.
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