1878 - new chateau, St. Louis

Archiseek · #1 Posted **Nov 25, 2008, 2:37 AM**

1878 - New Chateau, St.Louis

The Building News ~ Oct.28th. 1878.
~ New Chateau ~ St.Louis ~ Quebec ~ Canada ~

Central View Front Towards River
Courtyard of Citadel
View from the Kings Bastion
including Ground Plans

Architect ~ W.H. Lynn R.H.A.
Lynn was an Irish architect but am looking for a bit more info on this design. I assume it was never built, but what was built in its place, and why did an Irish architect produce a design? was there a competition?

tremblay · #2 Posted **Nov 25, 2008, 8:11 PM**

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Originally Posted by Archiseek

I assume it was never built, but what was built in its place, and why did an Irish architect produce a design? was there a competition?

I'd take a bet on Château Frontenac. Château St-Louis was the name of the french gouverneur's residence at the exact place where Chateau Frontenac actually stands. Moreover Château Frontenac opened in 1893.

someone123 · #3 Posted **Nov 25, 2008, 8:25 PM**

Yes, originally apparently there were two of these mansions located near the fortification walls.

I believe this engraving is for the same plans discussed here.. they were a kind of romantic 19th century reconstruction along the lines of what the Château Frontenac is:

Source

Lots of details here: http://www.pc.gc.ca/lhn-nhs/qc/saint.../natcul3_e.asp

CamQueb · #4 Posted **Nov 26, 2008, 3:14 AM**

pk ils ont détruit une si belle structure

Archiseek · #5 Posted **Nov 26, 2008, 3:02 PM**

This is the proposal by the Irish architect

graupner · #6 Posted **Dec 4, 2008, 2:41 AM**