Haute-Ville in Québec in Capitale-Nationale, — Central Canada (French-Canadian)
The Têtu House
La maison Têtu
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 28, 2014
1. The Têtu House Marker
In 1852 Cirice Têtu, a merchant, asked Charles Baillairgé, one of the finest architects in Québec, to draw up the plans for his home and to oversee its construction. The Têtu house is one of the most remarkable examples of the neoclassical town houses built at that time. Its elegant masonry is richly decorated with Greek Revival motifs which blend perfectly with the traditional architecture of the layout and facade. The Greek Revival influence continues inside, in the finely detailed door and window mouldings, cornices and rosettes.
French:
En 1852, le marchand Cirice Têtu demanda à Charles Baillairgé, un des meilleurs architectes de Québec, de dessiner les plans de sa maison et d'en superviser la construction. La maison Têtu est un des exemples les plus remarquables des résidences urbaines néo-classiques érigées à cette époque. Son élégante maçonnerie est richement ornée de motifs néo-grecs, qui s'intègrent parfaitement à l'architecture traditionnelle du plan et de la façade. L'influence néo-grecque se retrouve également à l'intérieur, dans les moulures finement travaillées des portes et des fenêtres, ainsi que dans les corniches et les rosaces.
Erected by Historic Sites and Monument Board of Canada/Commission de lieux et monuments historique du
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Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Historic Sites and Monuments Board series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1852.
Location. 46° 48.608′ N, 71° 12.399′ W. Marker is in Québec, in Capitale-Nationale. It is in Haute-Ville. It is on Avenue Sainte Geneviève close to Rue des Grisons, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 25 Avenue Sainte Geneviève, Québec G1R 4B2, Canada. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Canada. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, 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: Stone Wind Mill (within shouting distance of this marker); Sir Frederick Haldimand (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Wolfe and Montcalm Monument (about 150 meters away); Louis-Joseph de Montcalm (about 150 meters away); Kent House (about 180 meters away); Joseph Bouchette (about 180 meters away); The Jacquet House (about 180 meters away); The Maillou House (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Québec.
Also see . . . Antoine de Saint-Exupéry - Wikipedia. Antoine de Saint-Exupér... was a French aristocrat, writer, poet, and pioneering aviator. He became a laureate of several of France's highest literary awards and also won the
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 28, 2014
2. The Têtu House Marker
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 28, 2014
3. Antoine de Saint-Exupéry plaque
French:
Ici séjourna
en 1942, dans la famille de Koninck,
Antoine de
Saint-Exupéry
(1900-1944)
auteur du Petit Prince
English translation:
Stayed here
in 1942, with the Koninck family,
Antoine de
Saint-Exupéry
(1900-1944)
author of Little Prince </ i>
en 1942, dans la famille de Koninck,
Antoine de
Saint-Exupéry
(1900-1944)
auteur du Petit Prince
English translation:
in 1942, with the Koninck family,
Antoine de
Saint-Exupéry
(1900-1944)
author of Little Prince </ i>
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 614 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 9, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
