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Market-Hall and Boat-Landing, Quebec, 1874. Creator: John Filmer
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Market-Hall and Boat-Landing, Quebec, 1874. Creator: John Filmer
Market-Hall and Boat-Landing, Quebec, 1874. Waterfront on the Saint Lawrence River, Quebec City, Canada....the Market-Hall, a pleasing building of important size, with several rows of broad stairs running from its portals to the waters edge; behind it are the dormer-windowed, slated and tinned roofs of the lower town; behind these, again, on the heights, the gray ramparts, Durham Terrace, resting on the buttress arches of the old castle of St. Louis, the foliage of the Government Garden, and the obelisk erected to Wolfe and Montcalm. From " Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In, A Delineation by Pen and Pencil of the Mountains, Rivers, Lakes...with Illustrations on Steel and Wood by Eminent American Artists" Vol. II, edited by William Cullen Bryant. [D. Appleton and Company, New York, 1874]
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Market-Hall and Boat-Landing, Quebec, 1874
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This print captures the essence of Quebec City's bustling waterfront in the year 1874. The focal point of the image is the magnificent Market-Hall, a grand building that exudes both elegance and importance. Its portals are adorned with several rows of broad stairs that gracefully lead down to the edge of the Saint Lawrence River. As we delve deeper into this snapshot from history, our eyes wander beyond the Market-Hall towards the lower town. Here, we catch glimpses of dormer-windowed roofs made from slate and tin, adding charm to an already picturesque scene. Further up on the heights stand gray ramparts that guard Durham Terrace. These arches serve as support for St. Louis Castle while providing a breathtaking view over Government Garden's lush foliage. Rising above it all is an obelisk dedicated to two great figures in history - Wolfe and Montcalm. This mesmerizing composition was captured by John Filmer, who skillfully immortalized this vibrant moment in time through his lens. It is now preserved within "Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In" a remarkable volume edited by William Cullen Bryant. Through this photograph print, we are transported back to a bygone era where trade thrived along these waters and transportation relied heavily on boats navigating their way through bustling quaysides. It serves as a testament to Quebec City's rich heritage and its enduring connection with water transport.
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