Group Archives | The Verdun Auditorium: A Source of Pride

Direct relief for Verdunites

Many unemployed Verdunites found employment thanks to direct relief in addition to roadwork and building construction projects set up by the municipalities and the various levels of government. […]

A quick but difficult construction!

This photo gives the impression of a peaceful work site. Don’t be fooled! The construction of the Auditorium, although quick, was difficult at times. Financial assistance from the […]

A patriotic or capitalist agreement?

It took several months of negotiations and bargaining to reach an agreement between the City of Verdun and Canada’s Department of National Defence on the use of the […]

A nearby collection centre

During World War II, Verdun citizens took part in a number of committees to stimulate the war effort. Among the measures implemented was the organization of campaigns to collect […]

They shoot and score!

During the course of its existence, the Verdun Auditorium welcomed a number of local and regional hockey teams, both junior and senior. Among the many teams in Verdun […]