This album, made by the Société d’histoire de Charlesbourg, presents various facets of daily life in this neighbouring town of Québec City in the early 20th century. It reveals a dynamic community life, with sports practices and organizations starting to appear. In winter, the scenery was transformed by deep snow, adding a magical feel to the local landscape. The famous local zoo was even home to a polar bear! Come and explore the past!
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This image shows four Marist brothers at the Jardin Zoologique du Québec, with the sails of a windmill visible in the background. This structure dates back to the institution’s inauguration in 1932, when the committee suggested that the buildings should resemble 17th-century Canadian dwellings. Architect Sylvio Brassard developed a veritable village with the animal park around it.
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