Charlottetown in Queens County, Prince Edward Island — The Atlantic Provinces (North America)
A Centre for the Arts
Un centre des arts
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 16, 2019
1. A Centre for the Arts Marker
The Confederation Centre of the Arts was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II on October 6, 1964 as a living memorial to the Fathers of Confederation. Located beside Province House in Queen Square, it was designed by the architectural firm of Affleck, Desbarats, Dimakopoulus, Lebansold, Sise and Schoenauer of Montreal. The complex was paid for by contributions from each of the provinces. It has a theatre, an art gallery, a library, a restaurant and a memorial hall.
Canada's longest running play, the musical Anne of Green Gables, opened at the Confederation Centre on July 27, 1965 and it has been performing every summer. The musical is based on the world famous book by the same name written by island born author Lucy Maud Montgomery. It was published by L.C. Page of Boston and launched on June 29, 1908. It has since been published in many languages and in many countries. It is still read by many young people.
Robert Harris, a prodigious 19th century artist, grew up in Charlottetown where he began painting at an early age. Although he has many important works in provincial and national collections,
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Le Centre des arts de la Confédération a été officiellement inauguré par la Reine Elizabeth II le 6 octobre 1964, à titre d'hommage vivant aux Pères de la Confédération. Situé à côté de Province House à Queen Square, il a été conçu par la firme d'architectes Affleck, Desbarats, Dimakopoulos, Lebansold, Sise et Schoenauer de Montréal. Le complexe fut payé par des contributions de chacune des provinces. Il comporte un théâtre, une galerie d'art, une bibliothèque, un restaurant et une salle commémorative.
La pièce à l'affiche depuis le plus longtemps au Canada, la comédie musicale Anne of Green Gables, a débuté le Centre de la Confédération le 27 juillet 1965 et joue encore tous les étés. Cette comédie musicale est basée sur le livre mondialement connu du même nom, écrit par l'auteure insulaire Lucy Maud Montgomery. Il a été publié par L.C. Page de Boston et lancé le 29 juin 1908. Depuis, il a été traduit dans plusieurs langues et de nombreux pays. Il est encore lu par de nombreux jeunes.
Robert Harris, prolifique artiste du 19e siècle, a grandi à Charlottetown, où il a commencé à peindre à un âge précoce. Bien
2. Marker detail: Confederation Centre of the Arts, c.1970
Erected by Historic Charlottetown.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical date for this entry is October 6, 1964.
Location. 46° 14.461′ N, 63° 6.872′ W. Marker is in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, in Queens County. Marker is at the intersection of Water Street (Prince Edward Island Route 1) and Grafton Street, on the left when traveling north on Water Street. Marker is located in the "Welcome to Charlottetown" plaza at the southwest corner of the intersection. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Charlottetown PE C1A 1M1, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Site of a Historic Photo (here, next to this marker); Provincial Governance (here, next to this marker); Making History in 1864 (here, next to this marker); Predominantly a Wooden Town (here, next to this marker); The City of Charlottetown (here, next to this marker); The Historic Port of Charlottetown
3. Marker detail: Anne of Green Gables
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L’histoire d’Anne aux pignons verts devient une production théâtrale.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Historic Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
Also see . . .
1. Confederation Centre of the Arts. At Confederation Centre of the Arts we celebrate the origins and evolution of Canada through a rich variety of heritage and arts programming. We aim to inspire Canadians to consider our country’s past, present, and future through musical theatre, visual arts, and interactive experiences – truly the Centre for all Canadians. The Centre acknowledges that the land on which it operates is the traditional unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq. We acknowledge with respect, the history, spirituality, and culture of the Mi’kmaq people—who have lived here for over 15,000 years. (Submitted on May 17, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
2. Robert Harris (Wikipedia). His commission to paint the Fathers of Confederation came early in his career (1884) and it
4. Marker detail: Robert Harris
Original sketch from the Quebec Conference
by Robert Harris
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Robert Harris, autoportrait
Croquis original de la Conférence de Québec
par Robert Harris
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 16, 2019
5. A Centre for the Arts Marker
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 16, 2019
6. Confederation Centre of the Arts
Credits. This page was last revised on May 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 13, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 62 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 16, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on May 17, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
