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1783: Benjamin Franklin Tries to Claim Canada & Other Quebec Curios

December 29, 2016 // 0 Comments

Benjamin West's portraits of the American delegation of the Treaty of Paris. The British refused to sit for the portrait, hence it remains unfinished. Left to right: John Jay, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Henry Laurens, and Temple Franklin (Benjamin's grandson).

By the time the American War of Independence ended and each party sent their respective delegations to conclude peace treaties with one another, tensions were high even [read on]

The Château Ramezay Has a Gift Shop & Other Quebec Curios

June 11, 2015 // 0 Comments

The Château Ramezay, c. 1920-1925. Photo credit: Albertype Company/Library and Archives Canada (PA-031932).

This week, continuing to explore Old Montreal landmarks, we examine the Château Ramezay, built in 1705.