Haute-Ville in Québec in Communauté-Urbaine-de-Québec, — Central Canada (French-Canadian)
Premier Hôtel de Ville
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 28, 2014
1. Premier Hôtel de Ville Marker
C’est ici que se trouve, entre 1840 et 1896, le premier hôtel de ville permanent de la ville de Québec.
Le conseil municipal y siège, sauf de 1848 à 1851, période durant laquelle il tient se réunions dans l’immeuble du Parlement du Bas-Canada, côte de la Montagne.
Construite entre 1795 et 1797 par les loyaliste Thomas Aston Coffin, cette maison devient en 1816 la propriété de Thomas Dunn, juge, homme politique et d’affaires. Son fils, William, la cédera à la Ville. Elle was remaniée par les architectes Browne et Lecourt en 1850; l’imposant porche de pierre date de cette époque. Elle est démolie en 1898 pour faire place aux bâtiments actuels portant les adresses de 78 à 84, rue Saint-Louis.
English translation:
It is here that was located, between 1840 and 1896, the first permanent city hall in Quebec City.
The city council sat here, except from 1848 to 1851 during which it held meetings in the Parliament of Lower Canada building, Côte de la Montagne.
Built between 1795 and 1797 by Loyalist Thomas Aston Coffin, in 1816 this house became the property of Thomas Dunn, judge, politician and businessman. His son, William, the transferred it to the City. It was rebuilt by architects and Browne and Lecourt in 1850; the imposing stone porch dates from this time.
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Erected by Ville de Québec & Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de la Culture et des Communications.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1840.
Location. 46° 48.632′ N, 71° 12.573′ W. Marker is in Québec, in Communauté-Urbaine-de-Québec. It is in Haute-Ville. Marker is on Rue Saint Louis close to Rue Sainte-Ursule, on the left. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 80 Rue Saint Louis, Québec G1R 3Z5, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. General Richard Montgomery (within shouting distance of this marker); Ulric-Joseph Tessier (within shouting distance of this marker); Augustin-Norbert Morin (within shouting distance of this marker); Jonathan Sewell (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Québec Garrison Club (about 120 meters away); Quebec Boer War Memorial (about 120 meters away); Louis-Joseph de Montcalm (about 150 meters away); Maison Baillargeon (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Québec.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 28, 2014
2. Premier Hôtel de Ville Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 9, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 358 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 9, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
