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The Moulin Stream, formerly known as Cabane-aux-Taupiers Stream, was an attractive waterway for small factories. Located close to the St. Lawrence River, the Moulin Stream had steep, sloping banks that were ideal for factories. Several companies thrived here, including François-Xavier Méthot’s nail factory, which produced nails for the entire region until it was demolished in 1896.
1840 - 1985

Economic life in Beauport over the years

Located north of Québec City, Beauport’s origins date back to the days of New France. Beauport has a long industrial history. Over the years, it has been home to various mills, workshops and factories making nails, planks, textiles, cement and other products. The Société d’art et d’histoire de Beauport invites you to discover this rich heritage through this album of photos taken in the area between the mid-19th and mid-20th centuries.

A nail factory

Auteur inconnu The Moulin Stream, formerly known as Cabane-aux-Taupiers Stream, was an attractive waterway for small factories. Located close to the St. Lawrence River, the Moulin Stream had steep, sloping banks that were ideal for factories. Several companies thrived here, including François-Xavier Méthot’s nail factory, which produced nails for the entire region until it was demolished in 1896.
Chronoscope Can you identify other industries in this area? (unilingual French for a limited time) Source: Société d’art et d’histoire de Beauport Document in the public domain (free of copyright) -Paul Légaré Collection - Date: 1850