... The large number of domino fragments found on archaeological sites in Québec shows that this game was very popular in the 19th century. ...
The Intendant's Palace Archaeological Site In Québec City
... In 1854, Québec inaugurated its water supply and sewer system, with construction ending in the 20th century. ...
... Toothbrushes and patented medicines The British businessman William Addis began to produce toothbrushes on a commercial scale in 1780; however, even in the 1800s, their use was far from widespread in Québec City. ...
... The Annuaire manufacturier de Québec of 18701871 described Boswell’s brewery as “the largest in Québec [city].” ...
... For example, studies have been carried out on several sites in Québec City that were once home to breweries and distilleries: the Intendant’s Palace site, the Beauport distillery and brewery, the Saint-Roch brewery and the McCallum brewery. ...
... The service was provided by Quebec Gas, Light & Water Co., which had a plant on the Orléans wharf near the Intendant’s Palace site. ...
... Montmorency Falls once lit up Québec City In 1885, thanks to the hydroelectric power plant at Montmorency Falls, Québec became the first city in Canada to use hydroelectricity. ...
... For suppliers and customers to the north of the SaintCharles River, this market was more accessible than the one downtown in front of the Notre-Dame de Québec Basilica-Cathedral. ...
... 144 t h e i n t e n d a n t ’s p a l a c e a r c h a e o l o g i c a l s i t e i n q u é b e c c i t y The daily dish In the mid-19th century, Québec City residents usually used tableware with underglaze printed decoration, since this type of pottery ...
... In 1966, rumour had it that 16 people had died after drinking Dow beer made in Québec City. This incident put a stop to brewing and bottling operations in the brewery on Rue Saint-Nicolas in 1968. ...