Old Montreal in Montréal, Québec — Central Canada (French-Canadian)
Ici s’élevait la maison de Simon Fraser
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 20, 2024
1. Ici s’élevait la maison de Simon Fraser Marker
Erected by Commission des monuments historiques / Historic Monuments Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Communications • Exploration • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1808.
Location. 45° 30.418′ N, 73° 33.284′ W. Marker is in Montréal, Québec. It is in Old Montreal. It is on Rue Saint Gabriel just east of Rue Notre Dame Est, on the right when traveling west. The marker is mounted at eye-level near the southwest corner of the Ernest-Cormier building, facing Rue Saint Gabriel. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal
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Regionally, this marker is in Central Canada. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony, the Viceroyalty of New France, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, and Rupert’s Land.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Raphaël-Lambert Closse (a few steps from this marker); Caserne 2 (a few steps from this marker); Marguerite Bourgeoys (within shouting distance of this marker); Allée des huissiers / Bailiffs' Aisle (within shouting distance of this marker); Here Stood the Residence of the Hon. John Richardson (within shouting distance of this marker); Gédéon de Catalogne (within shouting distance of this marker); La Rue Saint-Vincent (within shouting distance of this marker); L'Hôtel Richelieu / Richelieu Hotel (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Montréal.
Also see . . .
1. Simon Fraser (1776–1862) (Wikipedia).
Excerpt:(Submitted on May 3, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)Canadian explorer and fur trader who charted much of what is now the Canadian province of British Columbia. He also built the first European settlement in British Columbia. Employed by the Montreal-based North West Company, he had been by 1805 put in charge of all of the company's operations west of the Rocky Mountains. He was responsible for building that area's first trading posts, and in 1808, he explored what is now known as the Fraser River, which bears his name. Fraser's exploratory efforts were partly responsible for Canada's boundary later being established at the 49th parallel (after the War of 1812) since he, as a British subject, was the first European to establish permanent settlements in the area.Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 20, 20242. Ici s’élevait la maison de Simon Fraser MarkerThe marker is mounted near the southwest corner of the Ernest-Cormier building.
2. Honoré Beaugrand (1848–1906) (Wikipedia).
Excerpt: French Canadian journalist, politician, author and folklorist, born in Berthier County, Quebec. As a young graduate from military school Beaugrand joined the French military forces under General Bazaine in Mexico, supporting the ill-fated emperor Maximilian of Mexico. He returned with those troops to France after the fall of Chapultepec and Maximilian's execution. After some months he moved to New Orleans in 1868 and became a journalist. Subsequently, he wrote for U.S. newspapers in St. Louis, Boston, Chicago, and Lowell and Fall River, Massachusetts. In 1878, he returned to Canada and founded the newspaper La Patrie in Montreal to take the place of Le National which had recently folded. It ceased publication in 1957, after 78 years. In August 1879 he acquired Le Canard from publisher and satirist Hector Berthelot. He made a name as a political writer and reporter, and in 1885 received the cross of the French Légion d'honneur. He became a freemason in 1873 and took part in the foundation of Montreal Émancipation lodge in 1897. He was elected mayor of Montreal in 1885.(Submitted on May 3, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Credits. This page was last revised on May 3, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 29, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 129 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 3, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
