Old Port in Québec in Communauté-Urbaine-de-Québec, — Central Canada (French-Canadian)
William Drum
William Drum
(1808-1876)
Manufacturier, il a fait construire en 1867
la plus importante fabrique de meubles au pays
sur le site de l'actuel marché du vieux-port
William Drum
(1808-1876)
Manufacturer, who in 1867 built
the largest furniture factory in the country
on the site of the current old-port market
Erected 2001 by Ville de Québec et Quebec Ministère de la Culture et des Communications.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1867.
Location. 46° 49.001′ N, 71° 12.705′ W. Marker is in Québec, in Communauté-Urbaine-de-Québec. It is in Old Port. Marker is at the intersection of Rue Saint-Paul (Québec Route 136) and rue Abraham Martin, on the right when traveling east on Rue Saint-Paul. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 321 Rue Saint-Paul, Québec G1K 3W6, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hommage à Gérard Thibault (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Place Jean-Pelletier (about 150 meters away); Site du palais de l'intendant / Intendant's Palace Site (about 150 meters away); Place de Bordeaux (about 150 meters away); Canadian Pacific Railway Company World War I Memorial (about 180 meters away); Premier Hôpital au Canada (about 180 meters away); Hôtel-Dieu de Québec (about 180 meters away); Michel Sarrazin (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Québec.
Also see . . . Drum's Cabinet and Chair Steam Factory; Quebec City, Quebec, at Canadian Museum of History. (Submitted on September 6, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 6, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 153 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 6, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.