Between 1945 and the 1970s, the Québec City landscape changed profoundly. The emergence of office work led to the construction of office towers, which rapidly transformed downtown Québec City. Relive this development in this album of aerial photographs from 1970 and 1971. See how the capital modernized in this era of change.
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Industry in the anse au Foulon area dates back to the 18th century, when the Séminaire de Québec ran a mill there. Over the years, shipyards were built along the river, and a working-class neighbourhood developed around them. In the middle of the 20th century, a major boulevard and wharves for importing and exporting goods were built. The sector took on an industrial feel.
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