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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JHC_pavillon-charles-baillairge_Quebec-Quebec.html
English: This building was constructed between 1861 and 1871 according to plans by architect Charles Baillairgé (1826-1906), whose name it now bears. Until 1970, it served as Quebec City's prison. The building's outstanding restoration wa…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JHB_albert-h-g-grey_Quebec-Quebec.html
English: In memory of Albert H.G. Grey B. 1851 - D. 1917 4th Earl Grey and Governor General of Canada 1904 to 1911, who played a decisive part in the decision to make the Plains of Abraham into a national park French: À la memoir…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1J96_fortifications-de-of-quebec_Quebec-Quebec.html
Fortifications de / of Québec English: Quebec city's defensive system is a remarkable feat of engineering. But during the colonial period, it represents the work of a succession of engineers. French: Le système défensif de…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1J92_martello-towers-in-quebec-tours-martello-de-quebec_Quebec-Quebec.html
English: In the early 19th century, the British were afraid that the Americans, having won their independence in 1776, would try to annex Upper and Lower Canada. In the face of this threat, Gother Mann, Canada's chief engineer (1785-1804), recom…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1J91_martello-towers-tours-martello_Quebec-Quebec.html
English: In the early 19th century, the British feared that the Americans, after gaining their independence (1776), would attempt to annex Upper and Lower Canada. In response to this threat, Gother Mann, as commanding officier of the Royal Engin…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1J90_quebec-martello-towers_Quebec-Quebec.html
English: Four Martello towers (three of which remains) were an integral part of the defences of Québec, the key to the control of the continental interior of North America. Works had been proposed in the Plains of Abraham since the early …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1J89_braggs-28th-foot_Quebec-Quebec.html
English: Bragg's 28th Foot, under Colonel Hume Walsh, stood next-left to the "Louisbourg Grenadiers" in this first of all the two-deep "thin red lines" the world had ever seen. 13th September 1759. French: Le 2…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1J88_here-on-the-very-eve-of-victory_Quebec-Quebec.html
English: Here, on the very eve of victory, Wolfe received his mortal wound, and at once was carried back to where he died victorious. 13th September 1759. French: Au moment où la victoire lui était assurée, Wol…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1J87_the-le-royal-roussillon_Quebec-Quebec.html
English: commanded by Colonel Poulariez, formed the left of the actuel French Front, was first in the gallant attack, and the last in retreat before a devastating fire. 13th September 1759. French: sous le Colonel Poulariez, formant le g…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1J86_montcalm_Quebec-Quebec.html
English: defeated here received his mortal wound 13th September 1759 French: vaincu blessé à mort ici le 13 septembre 1759
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