John Darlington building
| John Darlington building | |
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| General information | |
| Location | Quebec City, Quebec, Canada |
| Address | Rue du Fort |
| Coordinates | 46°48′48″N 71°12′20″W / 46.81341639°N 71.2054397°WCoordinates: 46°48′48″N 71°12′20″W / 46.81341639°N 71.2054397°W |
| Completed | 1775 |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 4 |
The John Darlington building is the oldest commercial building in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. Located on Rue du Fort, at its junction with Rue de Buade, it was built in 1775 for merchant tailor John Darlington.[1][2]
Gallery[]
Close-up of the building's doorway
The Château Frontenac is located a block south of the building. The two are separated by Place d'Armes
An advertisement for business shortly after its establishment
References[]
- ^ Review of Historical Publications Relating to Canada, Volumes 3-4 (1899) – Google Books
- ^ Resume historique de l'Industrie et du Commerce de Quebec, Horace Têtu (1900) ISBN 0332342166
Categories:
- Buildings and structures in Quebec City
- 1775 establishments in the British Empire