Built in 1931, the Palais de l’Agriculture was undoubtedly the most beautiful building on the Exhibition grounds at the time. It was known as the “old Colisée” or the “little Colisée.” In the early 1940s, the building’s indoor skating rink hosted a number of major events, including shows by American roller skaters and the infamous Rockettes from New York.

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Expo-Québec: Over a century of fun

Agricultural exhibitions first appeared in 19th century Quebec and have played a major role in the province’s history. These annual events first sought to inform the general public of new developments in agriculture and livestock breeding. Over the years, they turned into fairgrounds, with games of skill, horse shows and carnival rides. In Québec City, occasional exhibitions were held starting in 1818. From 1912 onwards, they became an annual event. The last edition of this great celebration took place in 2015. Come and see images of this longstanding historical event!

The Palais de l’Agriculture in 1931

Thaddée Lebel Built in 1931, the Palais de l’Agriculture was undoubtedly the most beautiful building on the Exhibition grounds at the time. It was known as the “old Colisée” or the “little Colisée.” In the early 1940s, the building’s indoor skating rink hosted a number of major events, including shows by American roller skaters and the infamous Rockettes from New York.

Chronoscope Can you locate this building on the map? (unilingual French for a limited time)

Depicted period: 1931

Source: Ville de Québec Document in the public domain (free of copyright) - Thaddée Lebel Fonds - Date: 1931

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