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![Sepia photograph of a local grocery store. The duplex’s sign reads “J.O. Labelle Restaurant Épicerie.” In front, there are some signs advertising various products, including Coca-Cola and Orange Crush, and Turret cigarettes.](https://www.communitystories.ca/v2/laval-economie-diversifiee_economic-diversification/wp-content/uploads/sites/99/2019/09/C1_A3_01_04-mini.jpg)
J. O. Labelle’s store, Sainte-Rose, circa 1920
Reference: Société d’histoire et de généalogie de l’Île Jésus, C1/A3, 01.04
Neighbourhood businesses had to diversify to serve their customers. J. O. Labelle ran a grocery store and a restaurant at the same address.