L'Orignal in Prescott and Russell United Counties, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Magasin Bertrand Store
Photographed By Robert Rusaw, July 22, 2022
1. Magasin Bertrand Store Marker
Magasin général L. Bertrand & Fils Le magasin L. Bertrand & Fils Ltée, à l'angle des rues Longueuil et John, était un magasin général dans la plus pure tradition.
En 1906, Louis Bertrand fonde le magasin Bertrand & Séguin avec son neveu Hector Séguin. En 1913 deux des fils de Louis Bertrand, Élie Oscar et Joseph, respectivement âgés de 19 et 16 ans, achètent le commerce qui sera dorénavant connu sous le nom de Louis Bertrand et Fils.
En 1938, les 2 frères s'étant retirés du commerce, leur frère Jean devient l'unique propriétaire. Il ne tarde pas à faire d'importants travaux de rénovation qui doublent la superficie du magasin du coin.
Jean Bertrand a consacré sa vie au magasin et s'est toujours employé à servir la communauté de son mieux. On aime se souvenir que monsieur Jean ouvrait son magasin après la messe du dimanche afin quel les gens de la campagne s'approvisionnent avant de retourner à la maison. En 1965, Jean cède sa place à ses deux fils aînés, Louis et Pierre qui assument alors la direction de l'entreprise familiale.
En septembre 1973, après 67 ans d'existence, le magasin L. Bertrand
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Bertrand & Fils Ltée, located at the corner of Longueuil and John streets, was a general store in the finest tradition.
Louis Bertrand founded the Bertrand & Séguin store with his nephew Hector Séguin in 1906. In 1913 two of Louis Bertrand's sons, Élie Oscar and Joseph, aged 19 and 16, bought the business that would become known as Louis Bertrand et Fils.
. In 1938, when the two brothers withdrew from the trade, their brother John became the sole owner. Soon, major renovations doubled the size of the corner store. Jean Bertrand dedicated his life to the store and served the community to the best of his ability. We like to remember that Mr. Jean opened his store after Sunday mass so that people in the rural areas could get supplies before going home.
In 1965, Jean left the business to his two older sons, Louis and Pierre.
In September 1973, after 67 years of existence, the L. Bertrand & Fils Ltée store permanently closed. Several businesses have replaced the general store from yesterday to today. Today, it is home to Huneault Portes de Garage Doors Inc and Marc Wolfe Construction.
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Photographed By Robert Rusaw, July 4, 2022
2. Magasin Bertrand Store Marker
Location. 45° 37.123′ N, 74° 41.552′ W. Marker is in L'Orignal, Ontario, in Prescott and Russell United Counties. Marker is at the intersection of Longueuil Street and John Street, on the left when traveling north on Longueuil Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 24 Longueuil Street, L'Orignal ON K0B 1K0, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Maison Periard House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Founding of l'Orignal (within shouting distance of this marker); Maison Proulx House (within shouting distance of this marker); Ancien bureau de poste / Old Post Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Presbytère de l'église catholique / Rectory of the Catholic Church (within shouting distance of this marker); St Jean-Baptiste Catholic Church (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Residence Chatelain House (about 90 meters away); Banque Sterling Bank (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in L'Orignal.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 9, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 7, 2022, by Robert Rusaw of Massena, New York. This page has been viewed 70 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 7, 2022, by Robert Rusaw of Massena, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
