Pierre Louis Morin designs this church with the help of the Jesuit, Felix Martin. The city of Montreal becomes the capital of the Province of Canada. There is a monument on Bridge Street erected in memory of these souls. In the years following, Griffintown becomes industrialized with sugar refineries, furriers, manufacturers, foundries, wholesalers, and other merchants. A fire from a carpentry shop burns down more than half of Griffintown.
Irish immigrants help to build the Victoria bridge over the Saint Lawrence River.
Not all the Irish vote for him. There are riots and battles in Griffintown on election day. His funeral is held at St. Patrick's Basilica. Local legend has it that she returns every seven years in search of her head. Worst flooding recorded - also two major fires.