Known
as the “old Post Office”,
this building is called the Maison Blanchette.
One of the oldest houses in Cap-Rouge,
la Maison Blanchette was destroyed by
fire in 1988. Recognized as one of Quebec
City’s copious historical landmarks,
it was restored in 1989. Originally the
home of Onésime Blanchette, it
served as a hotel and a grocery store
in the 19th century, then became a post
office before its current incarnation
as an art centre. It is usually visited
buy tourists who want to see the artistic
heart of the province, with art taught
in this gallery by the "Dames Blanchette",
who conduct historical re-enactments of
the home's original inhabitants.
Known
as the “old Post Office”,
this building is called the Maison Blanchette.
One of the oldest houses in Cap-Rouge,
la Maison Blanchette was destroyed by
fire in 1988. Recognized as one of Quebec
City’s copious historical landmarks,
it was restored in 1989. Originally the
home of Onésime Blanchette, it
served as a hotel and a grocery store
in the 19th century, then became a post
office before its current incarnation
as an art centre. It is usually visited
buy tourists who want to see the artistic
heart of the province, with art taught
in this gallery by the "Dames Blanchette",
who conduct historical re-enactments of
the home's original inhabitants.
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