REPORT 2000 - 141

PROPERTY DEVELOPMENTS FRONTING
  RUE ROYALLE AND RUE D'ORLÉANS 
(INCLUDING RUE D'ESTRÉES AND RUE DAUPHINE FRONTING BLOCK THIRTEEN) 
LOUISBOURG: 1713 - 1960

BY

ERIC KRAUSE

KRAUSE HOUSE INFO-RESEARCH SOLUTIONS

AUGUST 21, 2000

(FORTRESS OF LOUISBOURG
REPORT: HB701K72000 [2000 - 141])

Return/retour

(B) FRONTING RUE D'ORLÉANS 

Fronting Rue d'Orléans to the eastern fortification enceinte, the following development occurred

BLOCK TEN

LOT B

(a) First Significant Fronting Rue D'Orléans Description: - 1722: Map

(b) Concession Date(s): - 1734: Not Conceded

(c) Frontage Dimension(s): - 120 pieds: 1734

(d) Frontage Construction Date(s)/Dimension(s): (1) Phase One - 1722:

Mature Construction Footprint - The face of a property [1722] at the corner of Rue d'Orléans and Rue de Conty

(2) Phase Two - c. 1737-1741:

Mature Construction Footprint - The face of a meadow [c. 1737-1741] on the remnants of the lot, at the non-defined corner of Rue d'Orléans and Rue de Conty

(e) Building Type(s):  

(1) Undeveloped 

(2) Meadow 

(f) Function(s):  

(1) Undeveloped

(2) Meadow

(g) Notable Event(s): - c. 1737-1741: The lot was incorporated into the eastern fortification enceinte

(h) Last Significant Feature Description: - 1767: A meadow

(i) Block Report: - N/A

BLOCK ELEVEN

LOT A

(a) First Significant Fronting Rue D'Orléans Description: - 1722: Concession

(b) Concession Date(s): - October 8, 1722 

(c) Frontage Dimension(s):  

- 140 pieds: 1722

- 140 pieds: 1734

(d) Frontage Construction Date(s)/Dimension(s): (1) Phase - 1722:

Mature Construction Footprint - The face of a garden [1722], at the corner of Rue d'Orléans and Rue de Conty 

(e) Building Type(s): (1) Garden 

(f) Function(s): (1) Garden 

(g) Notable Event(s): - N/A

(h) Last Significant Feature Description: - 1767: A garden

(i) Block Report: - N/A 

LOT C

(a) First Significant Fronting Rue D'Orléans Description: - 1722: Concession

(b) Concession Date(s): - October 22, 1722 

(c) Frontage Dimension(s):  

- 100 pieds: 1722

- 100 pieds: 1734

- 100 pieds: 1741

(d) Frontage Construction Date(s)/Dimension(s): (1) Phase One - 1722:

Mature Construction Footprint - The face of a property [1722], at the corner of Rue d'Orléans and Rue de Canada

(2) Phase Two - c. 1737-1741:

Mature Construction Footprint - The face of a marsh/garden [c. 1737-1741], at the non-defined corner of Rue d'Orléans and Rue de Canada 

(e) Building Type(s):  

(1) Undeveloped

(2) Marsh/garden

(f) Function(s):  

(1) Undeveloped

(2) Marsh/garden 

(g) Notable Event(s): - c. 1737-1741: When the earth was removed for constructing the eastern fortification enceinte, the Grand Étang completely invaded lot C with water, and a marsh would later develop

(h) Last Significant Feature Description: - 1767: A marsh/garden

(i) Block Report: - N/A

BLOCK TWELVE

LOT A

(a) First Significant Fronting Rue D'Orléans Description: - 1722: Concession

(b) Concession Date(s):  

- June 21, 1722

- October 21, 1722

(c) Frontage Dimension(s):  

- 126 pieds: 1722

- 132 pieds: 1734

(d) Frontage Construction Date(s)/Dimension(s): (1) Phase - 1722:

Mature Construction Footprint - The face of a garden [1722], at the corner of Rue d'Orléans and Rue d'Estrées

(e) Building Type(s): (1) Garden

(f) Function(s): (1) Garden

(g) Notable Event(s): - N/A

(h) Last Significant Feature Description: - 1767: A garden

(i) Block Report: - N/A

LOT B

(a) First Significant Fronting Rue D'Orléans Description: - 1722: Concession

(b) Concession Date(s):  

- October 21, 1722

- December 3, 1731

(c) Frontage Dimension(s):  

- 114 pieds: 1722

- 108 pieds: 1734

(d) Frontage Construction Date(s)/Dimension(s): (1) Phase One - 1722:

Mature Construction Footprint - The face of a property [1722], at the corner of Rue d'Orléans and Rue de Canada

(2) Phase Two - Pre-1767:

Mature Construction Footprint - The face of a garden [pre-1767], at the corner of Rue d'Orléans and Rue de Canada

(e) Building Type(s):  

(1) Undeveloped

(2) Garden

(f) Function(s):  

(1) Undeveloped

(2) Garden

(g) Notable Event(s): - N/A

(h) Last Significant Feature Description: - 1767: A garden

(i) Block Report: - N/A

BLOCK THIRTEEN

HOSPITAL

(a) First Significant Fronting Rue D'Orléans Description: - 1722: Map

(b) Concession Date(s): - March 5, 1721: Ordonnance

(c) Frontage Dimension(s):  

- 210 pieds: 1717

- 240 pieds: 1722

- 240 pieds: 1734

- 330 feet: 1745

(d) Frontage Construction Date(s)/Dimension(s): (1) Phase One - 1721:

Mature Construction Footprint - The face of a Rue d'Orléans/Rue d'Estrées east right aisle/right pavilion [1721] and the attached face of a portion of the Rue d'Orléans east hospital ward [1721] of the Rue d'Orléans hospital

(2) Phase Two - 1722:

Mature Construction Footprint - The face of a Rue d'Orléans/Rue d'Estrées east right aisle/right pavilion [1721] - with, to the north, an attached bakery [1722] - and the attached face of a portion of the Rue d'Orléans east hospital ward [1721] of the Rue d'Orléans hospital

(3) Phase Three - 1724:

Mature Construction Footprint - The face of a Rue d'Orléans/Rue d'Estrées east right aisle/right pavilion [1721], the face of an attached portion of the Rue d'Orléans east hospital ward [1721], the attached face of the remainder of the Rue d'Orléans west hospital ward [1724] - with the attached central pavilion [1724] in the interior - and the attached face of a Rue d'Orléans/Rue Dauphine west] left aisle/left pavilion [1724]

(4) Phase Four - 1750:

Mature Construction Footprint - The face of a Rue d'Orléans/Rue d'Estrées east right aisle/right pavilion [1721], the attached face of a portion of the Rue d'Orléans east hospital ward [1721], the attached face of the remainder of the Rue d'Orléans west hospital ward [1724] - with the attached central pavilion [1724] in the interior - and the attached face of a Rue d'Orléans/Rue Dauphine west left aisle/left pavilion [1724] with, to the north, the face of a separate, but attached interior extension [1750]

(e) Building Type(s):  

(1) Rubble stone

(2) Charpente

(3) Rubble stone

(4) Rubble stone

(f) Function(s):  

(1) Residence and hospital ward

(2) Bakery

(3) Hospital ward, related hospital functions, and residence

(4) Kitchen/residence

(g) Notable Event(s):  

- In 1730, the brothers moved their residence from the Rue d'Orléans/Rue d'Estrées east right aisle/right pavilion over to the Rue d'Orléans/Rue Dauphine west] left aisle/left pavilion

- After 1749, among other alterations, two additional doors were added to the Rue d'Orléans facade

- In 1767, the Grand Hospital was much out of repair. In 1768, the Grand Hospital [complex] - still serving as a hospital - had, for the most part, its floors, partitions and windows taken away for fuel

- In 1849, its foundations were clearly visible

- In 1911, plans called for outlining the foundations

(h) Last Significant Feature Description:  

- 1768: A standing building

- 1862: Possibly two stories of the building were still standing

- 1909: Ruins

(i) Block Report: - For construction, maintenance, and other details please see:

(i) Eric Krause, The King's Hospital - A Structural History of Louisbourg's Block 13 Royal Hospital, 1713-1760, Fortress of Louisbourg Unpublished Report (August 21, 2000)

BLOCK FOURTEEN

LOT F

(a) First Significant Fronting Rue D'Orléans Description: - 1734: Toisé

(b) Concession Date(s):  

- By 1723

- October 15, 1727

(c) Frontage Dimension(s):  

- 84 pieds: 1734

- 84 pieds: 1735

- 84 pieds: 1749

(d) Frontage Construction Date(s)/Dimension(s): (1) Phase One - c. 1735-1737: 24 pieds

Mature Construction Footprint - The gable end [24 pieds] of a building [c. 1735-1737] at the corner of Rue d'Orléans and Rue de l'Étang - with, to the east, the gable of a small building [c. 1735-1737], with the face of property to the east and west of it

(2) Phase Two - c. 1750:

Mature Construction Footprint - The gable end of a building [c. 1735- 1737] at the corner of Rue d'Orléans and Rue de l'Étang - with, to the east, the attached face of a building [c. 1750], with, to the east, the face of a yard

(e) Building Type(s):  

(1) Wooden

(2) Wooden

(f) Function(s):  

(1) Residence

(2) Residence

(g) Notable Event(s): - In 1767, both houses were inhabited, although by 1768, both had, for the most part, their floors, partitions and windows taken away for fuel

(h) Last Significant Feature Description: - 1768: Two standing buildings

(i) Block Report: - N/A

LOT G

(a) First Significant Fronting Rue D'Orléans Description: - 1720: Map

(b) Concession Date(s): - November 1, 1721

(c) Frontage Dimension(s):  

- 138 pieds: 1721

- 138 pieds: 1734

(d) Frontage Construction Date(s)/Dimension(s): (1) Phase One - 1719:

Mature Construction Footprint - The gable end of a skewed building [1719] west of the corner at Rue d'Orléans and Rue Dauphine out of street alignment: partially within Lot G, and partially in Rue d'Orléans and on Block Twenty

(2) Phase Two - 1722-1723:

Mature Construction Footprint - The face of a building [1719] at the corner of Rue d'Orléans and Rue Dauphine, and to the west of the corner building, the truncated gable end [1722-1723] of a centrally located skewed building now in lot alignment

(3) Phase Three - c. 1725-1730:

Mature Construction Footprint - The face of a building [1719] at the corner of Rue d'Orléans and Rue Dauphine, and, to the west, the face of a garden or yard [c. 1725-1730] with a central gateway

(e) Building Type(s):  

(1) N/A

(2) Charpente

(3) Yard

(f) Function(s):  

(1) [Residence]

(2) Residence

(3) Yard

(g) Notable Event(s): - In 1767, the house was inhabited, though, in 1768, declared much out of repair

(h) Last Significant Feature Description: - 1768: A standing building

(i) Block Report: - N/A

BLOCK FIFTEEN

LOT B

(a) First Significant Fronting Rue D'Orléans Description: - 1720: Concession

(b) Concession Date(s): - May 28, 1720

(c) Frontage Dimension(s):  

- 48 pieds: 1733

- 48 pieds: 1734

- 48 pieds: 1738

- 48 pieds: 1751

- 48 pieds: 1752

(d) Frontage Construction Date(s)/Dimension(s): (1) Phase - c. 1720-1722: 22 pieds and 26 pieds

Mature Construction Footprint - The gable end of a building [22 pieds] at the corner of Rue d'Orléans and Rue de l'Étang - with, to the west, the face of a yard or garden [26 pieds]

(e) Building Type(s): (1) Piquet

(f) Function(s): (1) Residence

(g) Notable Event(s):  

- The address for the house was Rue de l'Étang

- By 1767, the house was in ruins with, to the west, a yard or a garden

(h) Last Significant Feature Description: - 1767: Ruins with, to the west, a yard or garden

(i) Block Report: - N/A

LOT C

(a) First Significant Fronting Rue D'Orléans Description: - 1718: Map

(b) Concession Date(s): - August 20, 1719

(c) Frontage Dimension(s): - 117 pieds: 1734

(d) Frontage Construction Date(s)/Dimension(s): (1) Phase One - Pre 1718:

Mature Construction Footprint - The face of a garden [pre 1718] with a stream partially occupied the lot at the corner of Rue d'Orléans and Rue de l'Étang

(2) Phase Two - By 1722:

Mature Construction Footprint - The face of a building [by 1722] at the corner of Rue d'Orléans and St. Louis - with, to the east, the face of a garden

(3) Phase Three - c. 1734-1738:

Mature Construction Footprint - The face of a yard [c. 1734-1738] at the corner of Rue d'Orléans and Rue de l'Étang, with, to the east, the face of a building [c. 1734-1738] - with the face of a yard to the west and east of it

(4) Phase Four - 1752: 24 pieds

Mature Construction Footprint - The gable end of a building [1752] at the corner of Rue d'Orléans and Rue de l'Étang, with, to the east, the face of a building [c. 1734-1741] - with the face of a yard to the west and east of it

(5) Phase Five - Pre-1767 (By 1755):

Mature Construction Footprint - The gable end of a building[1752] at the corner of Rue d'Orléans and Rue de l'Étang, with, to the east, the face of two attached buildings [pre-1767 (by 1755)]

(e) Building Type(s):  

(1) Garden

(2) N/A

(3) Yard and N/A

(4) Charpente

(5) Wooden

(f) Function(s):  

(1) Garden

(2) Residence

(3) Yard and residence

(4) Residence

(5) Residence

(g) Notable Event(s): - By 1767, the gable end of a house at the corner of Rue d'Orléans and Rue St. Louis was in ruins, the face of an attached house to the east was in ruins, and the face of an attached house further east was inhabited. In 1768, the inhabited house was much out of repair.

(h) Last Significant Feature Description: - 1768: A standing building

(i) Block Report: - N/A

BLOCK SIXTEEN

LOT A

(a) First Significant Fronting Rue D'Orléans Description: - 1724: Concession

(b) Concession Date(s):  

- By 1723

- November 11, 1724

- October 20, 1725

- January 28, 1727

- September 11, 1729

(c) Frontage Dimension(s):  

- 90 pieds: 1724

- 90 pieds: 1729

- 90 pieds: 1732

- 90 pieds: 1734

(d) Frontage Construction Date(s)/Dimension(s): (1) Phase One - c. 1727:

Mature Construction Footprint - The gable end of a building [c. 1727] at the corner of Rue d'Orléans and Rue St. Louis - with. to the west, the face of a yard and then the face of a garden

(2) Phase Two - c. 1755: 28 pieds

Mature Construction Footprint - The gable end of a building [c. 1755] at the corner of Rue d'Orléans and Rue St. Louis - with, to the west, the face of a garden

(e) Building Type(s):  

(1) Charpente

(2) Charpente

(f) Function(s):  

(1) Residence

(2) Residence

(g) Notable Event(s): - By 1767, the gable end of the house was in ruins, with, to the west, a garden

(h) Last Significant Feature Description: 1767: Ruins with, to the west, a garden

(i) Block Report: - For construction, maintenance, and other details please see:

(i) Robert J. Morgan, A History of Block 16, Unpublished Report H D 25 (Fortress of Louisbourg, 1975), Block Sixteen Lot A

LOT E

(a) First Significant Fronting Rue D'Orléans Description: - 1718: Map

(b) Concession Date(s):  

- May 31, 1723

- May 6, 1738

(c) Frontage Dimension(s):  

- 120 pieds: 1723

- 126 pieds: 1734

- 126 pieds: 1738

- 126 pieds: 1750

(d) Frontage Construction Date(s)/Dimension(s): (1) Phase One - c. 1718-1720:

Mature Construction Footprint - The face of a garden [c. 1718-1720] at/near the corner of Rue d'Orléans and Rue Toulouze, with, to the east, the face of a property - with an isolated corps de garde converted to a poudrière in the interior

(2) Phase Two - Before 1730:

Mature Construction Footprint - The face of a garden [before 1730] at the corner of Rue d'Orléans and Rue Toulouze with, to the east, the face of a small building on the east boundary line - with the former corps de garde/converted poudrière in the interior

(3) Phase Three - c. 1736-1740:

Mature Construction Footprint - The face of a large building [c. 1736-1740] at the corner of Rue d'Orléans and Rue Toulouze - with, to the east, the face of a property - with the former corps de garde/poudrière in the interior

(4) Phase Four - c. 1750-1767:

Mature Construction Footprint - The face of a building [c. 1736-1740] - with a storm porch to the west and the face of an attached feature to the east - at the corner of Rue d'Orléans and Rue Toulouze, with, to the east of the corner building, the face of a building [c. 1750-1767] with a storm porch to the east - with the face of a yard between the two buildings

(e) Building Type(s):  

(1) Garden

(2) Garden

(3) Charpente

(4) Wooden

(f) Function(s):  

(1) Governor's garden

(2) Former Governor's garden

(3) Residence

(4) Residence

(g) Notable Event(s): - In 1767 and 1768, the houses were inhabited, with, in 1768, both requiring much expense to put them in a good condition

(h) Last Significant Feature Description:  

- 1768: Two standing buildings

- 1772: A house was still occupied

(i) Block Report: - For construction, maintenance, and other details please see:

(i) Robert J. Morgan, A History of Block 16, Unpublished Report H D 25 (Fortress of Louisbourg, 1975), Block Sixteen Lot E

BLOCK SEVENTEEN

LOT A

(a) First Significant Fronting Rue D'Orléans Description: - 1720: Concession

(b) Concession Date(s): - June 23, 1720

(c) Frontage Dimension(s):  

- [60 pieds: 1734]

- [60 pieds: 1741]

(d) Frontage Construction Date(s)/Dimension(s): (1) Phase One - c. 1722-1723:

Mature Construction Footprint - The face of a garden [c. 1722-1723] - with a central gateway - north of the corner of Rue d'Orléans and Rue Toulouze

(2) Phase Two - c. 1741-1745:

Mature Construction Footprint - The face of a building [c. 1741-1745] north of the corner of Rue d'Orléans and Rue Toulouze - with, to the west, the face of a property

(3) Phase Three - c. 1752

Mature Construction Footprint - The face of a garden west of the corner of Rue d'Orléans and Rue Toulouze - with, respectively to the west of it, the face of a yard, the face of a garden and the face of an unknown building [c. 1752] - fronting a newly aligned property now located further to the south fronting short of Rue d'Orléans

(i) The above lot stood south of the original Block Seventeen, Lot A, with its own face of a building [c. 1741-1745] - at the original lot corner - with, to the west of it, the face of a property

(4) Phase Four - c. 1758-1767:

Mature Construction Footprint - The face of a yard and, to the west, the face of a garden - fronting a newly aligned property now located further to the south but north of the corner of Rue Royalle and Rue Toulouze - with, in the interior, the face of a building [c. 1741-1745] at the original lot corner - with, to the west, the face of a property

(e) Building Type(s):  

(1) Garden

(2) Wooden

(3) N/A

(4) Yard and garden

(f) Function(s):  

(1) Garden

(2) Residence

(3) N/A

(4) Yard and garden

(g) Notable Event(s): - In 1723, an undeveloped block appeared, for the first and only time, to the south of this lot

(h) Last Significant Feature Description: - 1767: A yard and garden

(i) Block Report: - For construction, maintenance, and other details please see: 

(i) H. P. Thibault, L'Ilot 17 de Louisbourg, 1713 - 1768, Unpublished Report H D 20 (Fortress of Louisbourg, 1972), Block Seventeen, Lot A

LOT B

(a) First Significant Fronting Rue D'Orléans Description: - 1721: Concession

(b) Concession Date(s): - May 4, 1721

(c) Frontage Dimension(s): - [60 pieds: 1734]

(d) Frontage Construction Date(s)/Dimension(s): (1) Phase One - c. 1723:

Mature Construction Footprint - The face of a yard/garden [c. 1723] - with a central gateway - north of Rue d'Orléans

(2) Phase Two - c. 1726-1730:

Mature Construction Footprint - The face of a building [c. 1726-1730], with, to the west, the face of a garden - with a central gateway - north of Rue d'Orléans

(3) Phase Three - c. 1745-1758

Mature Construction Footprint - The face of a garden [c. 1745-1758] north of Rue d'Orléans

(4) Phase Four - c. 1758-1767

Mature Construction Footprint - The face of a garden [c. 1758-1767] fronting a newly aligned property now located further to the south but north of Rue d'Orléans

(e) Building Type(s):

(1) Yard

(2) N/A

(3) Garden

(4) Garden

(f) Function(s):  

(1) Yard

(2) N/A

(3) Garden

(4) Garden

(g) Notable Event(s): - In 1723, an undeveloped block appeared, for the first and only time, to the south of this lot

(h) Last Significant Feature Description: - 1767: A garden

(i) Block Report: - For construction, maintenance, and other details please see:

(i) H. P. Thibault, L'Ilot 17 de Louisbourg, 1713 - 1768, Unpublished Report H D 20 (Fortress of Louisbourg, 1972), Block Seventeen, Lot B

LOT C

(a) First Significant Fronting Rue D'Orléans Description: - 1722: Map

(b) Concession Date(s):  

- By 1723

- June 21, 1730

(c) Frontage Dimension(s):  

- [60 pieds: 1734]

- c. 67pieds-68 pieds: 1756

(d) Frontage Construction Date(s)/Dimension(s): (1) Phase One - c. 1723-1724:

Mature Construction Footprint - The face of a garden [c.1723-1724], far north of Rue d'Orléans

(2) Phase Two - c. 1737:

Mature Construction Footprint - The face of a garden [c. 1737], far north of Rue d'Orléans

(e) Building Type(s):  

(1) Garden

(2) Garden

(f) Function(s):  

(1) Garden

(2) Garden

(g) Notable Event(s): - In 1723, an undeveloped block appeared, for the first and only time, to the south of this lot

(h) Last Significant Feature Description: - 1767: A garden

(i) Block Report: - For construction, maintenance, and other details please see:

(i) H. P. Thibault, L'Ilot 17 de Louisbourg, 1713 - 1768, Unpublished Report H D 20 (Fortress of Louisbourg, 1972), Block Seventeen, Lot C

LOT D

(a) First Significant Fronting Rue D'Orléans Description: - 1734: Toisé

(b) Concession Date(s): - May 4, 1721

(c) Frontage Dimension(s): 

- [72 pieds: 1734]

- c. 64 pieds-65 pieds: 1756

(d) Frontage Construction Date(s)/Dimension(s): (1) Phase One - 1721:

Mature Construction Footprint - The face of a marsh [1721], at the corner of Rue d'Orléans and Rue du Petit Étang, far north of Rue d'Orléans

(2) Phase Two - 1738:

Mature Construction Footprint - The face of a property [1738], at the corner of Rue d'Orléans and Rue du Petit Étang, far north of Rue d'Orléans

(3) Phase Three - 1758-1767:

Mature Construction Footprint - The face of a garden [1758-1767], at the corner of Rue d'Orléans and Rue du Petit Étang, far north of Rue d'Orléans

(e) Building Type(s):  

(1) Marsh

(2) Woodlot

(3) Garden

(f) Function(s):  

(1) Marsh

(2) Woodlot

(3) Garden

(g) Notable Event(s): 

- In 1723, an undeveloped block appeared, for the first and only time, to the south of this lot

- In c. 1738, a marshy lot which was backfilled with earth, raising it 3 pieds

- By 1756, Lot C, to the east, had captured 7-8 pieds of property from Lot D

(h) Last Significant Feature Description: - 1767: A garden

(i) Block Report: - For construction, maintenance, and other details please see:

(i) H. P. Thibault, L'Ilot 17 de Louisbourg, 1713 - 1768, Unpublished Report H D 20 (Fortress of Louisbourg, 1972), Block Seventeen, Lot D

ICE HOUSE

(a) First Significant Fronting Rue D'Orléans Description: - 1721-1724: Toisé

(b) Concession Date(s): - N/A

(c) Frontage Dimension(s): - N/A

(d) Frontage Construction Date(s)/Dimension(s): (1) Phase One - 1721-1724: 45 pieds circumference

Mature Construction Footprint - The face of an isolated building [1719-1724] north of Rue d'Orléans

(2) Phase Two - 1751:

Mature Construction Footprint - The face of a property [1751] north of Rue d'Orléans - with a building in the interior

(3) Phase Three - By 1767:

Mature Construction Footprint - The face of a garden [by 1767] north of Rue d'Orléans - with a building in the interior

(e) Building Type(s):  

(1) Rubble stone

(2) Property

(3) Garden

(f) Function(s):  

(1) Ice house

(2) Property

(3) Garden

(g) Notable Event(s):  

- The building was partially destroyed during the first siege

- By 1756, Lot C, to the north, had captured 3-4 pieds of property from the ice house property

(h) Last Significant Feature Description: - 1767: A garden

(i) Block Report: - For construction, maintenance, and other details please see:

(i) H. Paul Thibault, La Glacière de L'Ilot 17, Unpublished Report H D 12 (Fortress of Louisbourg, October, 1968), Block Seventeen, Ice House

BLOCK EIGHTEEN

ANCIEN GOUVERNEMENT

(a) First Significant Fronting Rue D'Orléans Description: - 1717: Text document

(b) Concession Date(s): - N/A

(c) Frontage Dimension(s): - N/A

(d) Frontage Construction Date(s)/Dimension(s): (1) Phase One - 1717-1718: 30 pieds

Mature Construction Footprint - The gable end [1717-1718] of the main building at the corner of Rue d'Orléans and Rue Toulouze

(2) Phase Two - 1720:

Mature Construction Footprint - The gable end [1717-1718] of the main building at the corner of Rue d'Orléans and Rue Toulouze, with, to the east, the face of a garden [1720]

(3) Phase Three - 1721-1722:

Mature Construction Footprint - The gable end [1717-1718] of the main building at the corner of Rue d'Orléans and Rue Toulouze, with the face of a garden [1720] to the east and the face of a yard to the west [1721-1722] of it

(e) Building Type(s):  

(1) Charpente

(2) Garden

(3) Yard

(f) Function(s):  

(1) Government administration complex

(2) Garden

(3) Yard

(g) Notable Event(s): - In 1740, the building was sold, and no doubt, shortly later, dismantled and removed from the area

(h) Last Significant Feature Description: - 1740: A sold building

(i) Block Report: - For construction, maintenance, and other details please see:

(i) Claude Poulin and Pierre Mayrand, Ancien Gouvernement, Unpublished Report H A 11 (Fortress of Louisbourg, July 30, 1965)

RUE D'ORLÉANS/RUE TOULOUZE INTERIOR GLACIS ANCIENNES CASERNES

(a) First Significant Fronting Rue D'Orléans Description: - 1717: Map

(b) Concession Date(s): - N/A

(c) Frontage Dimension(s): - N/A

(d) Frontage Construction Date(s)/Dimension(s): (1) Phase - c. 1716 - 20 pieds:

Mature Construction Footprint - The gable ends [each: 20 pieds] of two buildings standing in Rue d'Orléans, to the south of Block Seventeen, and west of the corner of Rue d'Orléans and Rue d'Orléans

(e) Building Type(s): (1) Piquet

(f) Function(s): (1) Soldiers' barracks

(g) Notable Event(s): - In 1723, the buildings were demolished

(h) Last Significant Feature Description: - 1723: A demolition

(i) Block Report: - For construction, maintenance, and other details please see:

(i) Pierre Mayrand, Anciennes Casernes, Upublished Report H A 11 (Fortress of Louisbourg, July 30, 1965)

PLACE D'ARMES

(a) First Significant Fronting Rue D'Orléans Description: - 1723: Text document

(b) Concession Date(s): - N/A

(c) Frontage Dimension(s): - 216 pieds: 1734

(d) Frontage Construction Date(s)/Dimension(s): (1) Phase One - By 1723:

Mature Construction Footprint - The face of a property at the corners of Rue d'Orléans/Rue St. Louis and Rue d'Orléans/Rue Toulouze

(2) Phase Two - 1741:

Mature Construction Footprint - The face of a Place d'Armes at the corners of Rue d'Orléans/Rue St. Louis and Rue d'Orléans/Rue Toulouze

(3) Phase Three - By 1767:

Mature Construction Footprint - The face of a Place d'Armes at the corners of Rue d'Orléans/Rue St. Louis and Rue d'Orléans/Rue Toulouze - with the face of a well centrally located

(e) Building Type(s):  

(1) Undeveloped property

(2) Place D'Armes

(3) Place D'Armes

(f) Function(s):  

(1) Undeveloped property

(2) Place D'Armes

(3) Place D'Armes

(g) Notable Event(s):  

- In 1741, earth was taken from the property, thus setting its profile

- In 1752, a proposed project anticipated enlarging the Place D'Armes by 105 pieds (length) x 78 pieds (width)

(h) Last Significant Feature Description: - 1767: A Place D'Armes

(i) Block Report: - N/A

BLOCK NINETEEN

LOT A

(a) First Significant Fronting Rue D'Orléans Description: - 1720: Map

(b) Concession Date(s):  

- By 1723

- November 14, 1730

(c) Frontage Dimension(s): - 70 pieds: 1734

(d) Frontage Construction Date(s)/Dimension(s): (1) Phase One - 1720:

Mature Construction Footprint - The face of a building [1720] at the corner of Rue d'Orléans and Rue St. Louis

(2) Phase Two - 1721-1722, 1724:

Mature Construction Footprint -Two buildings: The gable end [1721-1722, 1724] of a building - with a centered storm porch - at the corner of Rue d'Orléans and Rue St. Louis with, to the east, the attached face [1720] of a building

(e) Building Type(s):  

(1) Wooden

(2) Wooden

(f) Function(s):  

(1) Residence

(2) Residence

(g) Notable Event(s): - In 1767 and 1768, the house was inhabited, although described in 1768 as much out of repair

(h) Last Significant Feature Description: - 1768: A standing building

(i) Block Report: - N/A

LOT F

(a) First Significant Fronting Rue D'Orléans Description: - 1720: Map

(b) Concession Date(s): - August 9, 1721

(c) Frontage Dimension(s):  

- 25 pieds: 1721

- 25 pieds: 1734

- 33 pieds: 1734

(d) Frontage Construction Date(s)/Dimension(s): (1) Phase - c. 1720:

Mature Construction Footprint - The gable end [c. 1720] of a building at the corner of Rue d'Orléans and Rue de l'Étang - with, to the west, the face of a yard

(e) Building Type(s): (1) Charpente

(f) Function(s): (1) Residence

(g) Notable Event(s): - In 1767 and 1768, the house was inhabited, although in 1768 much out of repair

(h) Last Significant Feature Description: - 1768: A standing building

(i) Block Report: - N/A

LOT G

(a) First Significant Fronting Rue D'Orléans Description: - 1720: Map

(b) Concession Date(s): - June 28, 1720

(c) Frontage Dimension(s): 

- 36 pieds: 1734

- 36 pieds: 1743

(d) Frontage Construction Date(s)/Dimension(s): (1) Phase One - c. 1720:

Mature Construction Footprint - The face of a building [c. 1720] - with, to the east, the face of a property

(2) Phase Two - By 1730:

Mature Construction Footprint - The face of a building [by 1730]

(3) Phase Three - c. 1749-1755:

Mature Construction Footprint - The face of a U-shaped building [c. 1749-1755]

(e) Building Type(s):  

(1) N/A

(2) N/A

(3) Wooden

(f) Function(s):  

(1) Residence

(2) Residence

(3) Residence and boutique 

(g) Notable Event(s): - In 1767 and 1768, the house was inhabited, although in 1768 described as much out of repair

(h) Last Significant Feature Description: - 1768: A standing building

(i) Block Report: - N/A

LOT H

(a) First Significant Fronting Rue D'Orléans Description: - 1720: Map

(b) Concession Date(s):  

- July 20, 1721

- November 27, 1726

(c) Frontage Dimension(s):  

- 42 pieds: 1721

- 42 pieds: 1727 

- 42 pieds: 1734

- 41 pieds: 1736

(d) Frontage Construction Date(s)/Dimension(s): (1) Phase One - c. 1720:

Mature Construction Footprint - The face of a building [c. 1720] - with, to the east, the face of a property

(2) Phase Two - By 1729-1730:

Mature Construction Footprint - The face of a building [1729-1730]

(e) Building Type(s):  

(1) N/A

(2) Piquet

(f) Function(s):  

(1) Residence

(2) Residence

(i) Residence

(ii) Store or stable

(g) Notable Event(s): - In 1767, the building was an occupied store or stable, and by 1768 had, for the most part, its floors, partitions and windows taken away for fuel

(h) Last Significant Feature Description: - 1768: A standing building

(i) Block Report: - N/A

BLOCK TWENTY

LOT A

(a) First Significant Fronting Rue D'Orléans Description: - 1727: Sale

(b) Concession Date(s):  

- 1723

- September 1, 1727

(c) Frontage Dimension(s): - 80 pieds: 1727

(d) Frontage Construction Date(s)/Dimension(s): (1) Phase - 1727:

Mature Construction Footprint - The face of a building [1727] at the corner of Rue d'Orléans and Rue de l'Étang - with, to the east, the face of a yard

(e) Building Type(s): (1) Charpente

(f) Function(s): (1) Residence

(g) Notable Event(s): - In 1767 and 1768, the house was inhabited, although, in 1768, described much out of repair

(h) Last Significant Feature Description: - 1768: A standing building

(i) Block Report: - N/A

LOT E

(a) First Significant Fronting Rue D'Orléans Description: - 1723: Map

(b) Concession Date(s):  

- By 1723

- October 15, 1726

(c) Frontage Dimension(s):  

- 100 pieds: 1733

- 100 pieds: 1744

(d) Frontage Construction Date(s)/Dimension(s): (1) Phase - c. 1723:

Mature Construction Footprint - The face of a small building [c. 1723] near the eastern lot line, with the face of a yard to the west and east of it - with a gateway next to the building on either side of it

(e) Building Type(s): (1) [Charpente]

(f) Function(s):  

(1) Residence

(i) Residence: 1723-1725

(ii) [Storehouse]: After 1725

(iii) Residence: Before 1767

(g) Notable Event(s):  

- 1719 to 1721: The gable end of a Block Fourteen, Lot G skewed building encroached upon the lot

- By 1767, the house was in ruins with, to the west and east of the ruins, a yard or garden

- 1725-1772: The house in the interior was constructed in 1725, severely damaged during the 1745 siege and re-built by 1757 after being inhabitable since 1749. In 1772, a portion of the frame still was standing and in 1849 and 1893, its foundations were clearly visible.

(h) Last Significant Feature Description: - 1767: Ruins - with, to the west and east of the ruins, a yard or garden

(i) Block Report: - N/A

LOT G

(a) First Significant Fronting Rue D'Orléans Description: - 1722: Concession

(b) Concession Date(s): - October 9, 1722 

(c) Frontage Dimension(s):  

- 41 pieds: 1722

- 41 pieds: 1734

(d) Frontage Construction Date(s)/Dimension(s): (1) Phase One - 1724:

Mature Construction Footprint - The face of a building [1724], at the corner of Rue d'Orléans and Rue Dauphine

(2) Phase Two - Before 1767:

Mature Construction Footprint - The face of a building [1724], at the corner of Rue d'Orléans and Rue Dauphine - with, to the west, the face of a yard or garden [before 1767]

(e) Building Type(s):  

(1) Charpente

(2) Yard

(f) Function(s):  

(1) Residence with a central entrance-way

(2) Yard

(g) Notable Event(s): - In 1767, the house was inhabited although, in 1768, described as much out of repair

(h) Last Significant Feature Description: - 1768: A standing building

(i) Block Report: - N/A

BLOCK TWENTY ONE - WEST

LOT A

(a) First Significant Fronting Rue D'Orléans Description: - 1722: Text document

(b) Concession Date(s):  

- September 9, 1722

- October 18, 1726

(c) Frontage Dimension(s):  

- 60 pieds: 1722

- 60 pieds: 1734

(d) Frontage Construction Date(s)/Dimension(s): (1) Phase - October 20, 1729:

Mature Construction Footprint - The face of a building at the corner of Rue d'Orléans and Rue Dauphine

(e) Building Type(s): (1) Wooden

(f) Function(s): (1) Residence

(g) Notable Event(s): - In 1767, the house was uninhabitable and by 1768 had, for the most part, its floors, partitions and windows taken away for fuel

(h) Last Significant Feature Description: - 1768: A standing building

(i) Block Report: - N/A

LOT D

(a) First Significant Fronting Rue D'Orléans Description: - 1724: Map

(b) Concession Date(s):  

- October 9, 1722

- February 14, 1727

(c) Frontage Dimension(s):  

- 120 pieds [Included futures Block Twenty One - West, Lot D, the Rue de l'Hôpital, and Block Twenty One - East, Lot A]: 1727

- 48 pieds: 1734

- 48 pieds: 1741

(d) Frontage Construction Date(s)/Dimension(s): (1) Phase One - 1723-1724: 30 pieds (exterior measurement)

Mature Construction Footprint - The face of a building [1723-1724] - with, to the east, the face of a yard laying in the future Rue de l'Hôpital

(2) Phase Two - c. 1728:

Mature Construction Footprint - The face of a building [1723-1724] at/near the corner of Rue d'Orléans and the Rue de l'Hôpital [c. 1728], with, to the east, the Rue l'Hôpital quarter circle

(3) Phase Three - Before 1767

Mature Construction Footprint - The face of a building [1723-1724]- with, to the east, the face of a building [before 1767] at the corner of Rue d'Orléans and Rue de l'Hôpital defined without the Rue l'Hôpital quarter circle to the east

(e) Building Type(s):  

(1) Charpente

(2) Street

(3) Wooden

(f) Function(s):  

(1) Residence

(2) Street corner

(3) Residence

(g) Notable Event(s):  

- The Rue de l'Hôpital and its quarter circle was defined c. 1728. Between 1749 and 1767, the quarter circle had disappeared.

- In 1767, the two houses were inhabited, although, in 1768, much out of repair

(h) Last Significant Feature Description: - Two standing buildings

(i) Block Report: - N/A

BLOCK TWENTY ONE - EAST

LOT A

(a) First Significant Fronting Rue D'Orléans Description: - 1727: Concession

(b) Concession Date(s):  

- February 14, 1727

- May 1, 1728

- September 18, 1734

(c) Frontage Dimension(s):  

- 120 pieds [Included futures Block Twenty One - West, Lot D, the Rue de l'Hôpital, and Block Twenty One - East, Lot A]: 1727

- 48 pieds: 1728

- 48 pieds: 1731

- 30 1/2 pieds: 1734 [Not including the Rue l'Hôpital quarter circle]

- 48 pieds: 1734

(d) Frontage Construction Date(s)/Dimension(s): (1) Phase One - 1728-1731:

Mature Construction Footprint - The face of a garden or yard [1728-1731] near the corner of Rue d'Orléans and Rue de l'Hôpital, with, to the west, the Rue l'Hôpital quarter circle

(2) Phase Two - 1732-1737: 18-19 pieds square

Mature Construction Footprint - The face of a building at/near the corner of Rue d'Orléans and Rue de l'Hôpital, with, to the west, the Rue l'Hôpital quarter circle

(3) Phase Three - Before 1767:

Mature Construction Footprint - The face of a building [1732-1737] with, to the west, the face of a yard or garden [before 1767] at the corner of Rue d'Orléans and Rue de l'Hôpital defined without the Rue l'Hôpital quarter circle

(e) Building Type(s):  

(1) Garden

(2) Charpente with a piquet fill

(3) Yard or garden

(f) Function(s):  

(1) Garden

(2) Residence

(3) Yard or garden

(g) Notable Event(s):  

- The Rue de l'Hôpital and its quarter circle was defined c. 1728. Between 1749 and 1767, the quarter circle had disappeared.

- By 1767, the house was in ruins with, to the west, a yard or garden

(h) Last Significant Feature Description: - 1767: Ruins with, to the west, a yard or garden

(i) Block Report: - N/A 

LOT D

(a) First Significant Fronting Rue D'Orléans Description: - 1725: Map

(b) Concession Date(s): - August 31, 1723

(c) Frontage Dimension(s): (1) 60 pieds: 1734

(d) Frontage Construction Date(s)/Dimension(s): (1) Phase One - c. 1724-1725: [30 pieds]

Mature Construction Footprint - The face of a yard at the corner of Rue d'Orléans and Rue d'Estrées with, to the west, the face of a building [c. 1724-1725]

(2) Phase Two - c. 1726-1730:

Mature Construction Footprint - The face of a building [c. 1726-1730] at the corner of Rue d'Orléans and Rue d'Estrées with, to the west, the attached face of a building [c. 1724-1725]

(e) Building Type(s):  

(1) Piquet

(2) [Piquet]

(f) Function(s):  

(1) Residence

(2) Residence

(g) Notable Event(s): - By 1767, the houses were in ruins

(h) Last Significant Feature Description: - 1767: Ruins

(i) Block Report: - N/A

BLOCK TWENTY TWO

LOT A

(a) First Significant Fronting Rue D'Orléans Description: - 1726: Concession

(b) Concession Date(s): - September 10, 1726

(c) Frontage Dimension(s):  

- 90 pieds: 1726

- 90 pieds: 1734

- 90 pieds: 1754

(d) Frontage Construction Date(s)/Dimension(s): (1) Phase One - c. 1726-1730:

Mature Construction Footprint - The face of a garden [c. 1726-1730] at the corner of Rue d'Orléans and Rue d'Estrées

(2) Phase Two -After 1752:

Mature Construction Footprint - The face of a building [after 1752] at the corner of Rue d'Orléans and Rue d'Estrées, with, to the east, the face of a garden

(e) Building Type(s):  

(1) Garden

(2) Wooden

(f) Function(s):  

(1) Garden

(2) Residence

(g) Notable Event(s): - In 1767, the house was uninhabitable and, in 1768, declared much out of repair

(h) Last Significant Feature Description: - 1768: A standing building

(i) Block Report: - N/A

LOT D

(a) First Significant Fronting Rue D'Orléans Description: - 1727: Concession

(b) Concession Date(s): - February 3, 1727

(c) Frontage Dimension(s):  

- 75 pieds: 1727

- 75 pieds: 1734

(d) Frontage Construction Date(s)/Dimension(s): (1) Phase One - c. 1731-1736:

Mature Construction Footprint - The face of a building [c. 1731-1736] at the corner of Rue d'Orléans and Rue de Canada - with, to the west, the face of a property

(2) Phase Two - By 1746:

Mature Construction Footprint - The face of a building [c. 1731-1736] at the non-defined [by 1746] corner of Rue d'Orléans and Rue de Canada - with, to the west, the face of a property

(3) Phase Three - By 1767:

Mature Construction Footprint - The face of a garden or yard [by 1767] at the non-defined [by 1746] corner of Rue d'Orléans and Rue de Canada - with, to the west, the face of a property

(e) Building Type(s):  

(1) N/A

(2) Street corner

(3) Garden or yard

(f) Function(s):  

(1) Residence

(2) Street corner

(3) Garden or yard

(g) Notable Event(s): - N/A

(h) Last Significant Feature Description: - 1767: A garden or yard

(i) Block Report:- N/A

LOT E

(a) First Significant Fronting Rue D'Orléans Description: - 1726: Survey

(b) Concession Date(s): - October 15, 1734

(c) Frontage Dimension(s): - 75 pieds: 1734

(d) Frontage Construction Date(s)/Dimension(s): (1) Phase One - c. 1731:

Mature Construction Footprint - The gable end of a building [c. 1731] - with, to the west, the face of a yard with central gateway

(2) Phase Two - By 1745:

Mature Construction Footprint - The face of a building [by 1745] at the corner of Rue d'Orléans and Rue de Canada - with, to the west, the face of a property

(3) Phase Three - After 1753:

Mature Construction Footprint - The face of a garden [after 1753] at the corner of Rue d'Orléans and Rue de Canada

(e) Building Type(s):  

(1) N/A

(2) N/A

(3) Garden

(f) Function(s):  

(1) Residence

(2) Residence

(3) Garden 

(g) Notable Event(s): - On September 12, 1726, the property was surveyed and may have seen some form of development as early as 1727. It was again surveyed on December 17, 1734.

(h) Last Significant Feature Description: - 1767: A garden

(i) Block Report: - N/A

BLOCK TWENTY THREE

LOT A

(a) First Significant Fronting Rue D'Orléans Description: - 1723: Concession

(b) Concession Date(s):  

- May 31, 1723

- October 12, 1728

- June 30, 1730

(c) Frontage Dimension(s):  

- 240 pieds: 1723 [Included both Block Twenty Three, Lot A and Block Twenty Three, Lot B]

- 80 pieds: 1728

- 160 pieds: 1734

(d) Frontage Construction Date(s)/Dimension(s): (1) Phase One - 1730: c. 63 pieds 6 pouces

Mature Construction Footprint - The face of a building [c.1730] at the corner of Rue d'Orléans and Rue de Canada - with, to the east, the face of a yard

(2) Phase Two - By 1734-1737:

Mature Construction Footprint - The face of a building [c.1730] at the corner of Rue d'Orléans and Rue de Canada - with, to the east, the face of a building [by 1734-1737] with, to the west of it, the face of a property with a gateway - and to the east of it, the face of a property - with the gable end of a building and another building in the interior

(3) Phase Three - By 1746:

Mature Construction Footprint - The face of a building [c.1730] at the non-defined corner [by 1746] of Rue d'Orléans and Rue de Canada - with, to the east, the face of a building [by 1734-1737] with, to the west of it, the face of a property with a gateway - and to the east of it, the face of a property - with the gable end of a building and another building in the interior

(4) Phase Four - By 1757:

Mature Construction Footprint - The face of a building [c.1730] at the non-defined [by 1746] corner of Rue d'Orléans and Rue de Canada - with, to the east, the attached face of a building [by 1757]

(e) Building Type(s):  

(1) Rubble stone

(2) [Charpente]

(3) Street corner

(4) N/A

(f) Function(s):  

(1) Residence

(2) [Storehouse and/or bakery]

(3) Street Corner

(4) Residence

(g) Notable Event(s): 

- By 1722, the Block had been set aside as a Place without any perimeter fencing and in 1723 a concession had confirmed the intention. However, this design was abandoned later that year.

- Between 1730 and 1736, the following were constructed on the property: A rubble stone residence, a charpente storehouse, a bakery, a stable, latrines, a pigeon house, a hen house, and a garden

- By 1767, the two attached houses were in ruins

(h) Last Significant Feature Description: - 1767: Ruins

(i) Block Report: - N/A

LOT B

(a) First Significant Fronting Rue D'Orléans Description: - 1723: Concession

(b) Concession Date(s): 

- May 31, 1723

- June 30, 1723

- June 30, 1730

(c) Frontage Dimension(s):  

- 240 pieds: 1723 [Included both Block Twenty Three, Lot A and Block Twenty Three, Lot B]

- 80 pieds: 1723

- 80 pieds: 1734

- 80 pieds: 1735

(d) Frontage Construction Date(s)/Dimension(s): (1) Phase One - 1723 to 1735:

Mature Construction Footprint - The face of property at the corner of Rue d'Orléans and Rue de Conty

(2) Phase Two - By 1767:

Mature Construction Footprint - The face of a meadow at the non-defined corner of Rue d'Orléans and Rue de Conty

(e) Building Type(s):  

(1) Undeveloped property

(2) Meadow

(f) Function(s):  

(1) Undeveloped property

(2) Meadow

(g) Notable Event(s): - By 1722, the Block had been set aside as a Place without any perimeter fencing and in 1723 a concession had confirmed the intention. However, this design was abandoned later that year.

(h) Last Significant Feature Description: - 1767: A meadow

(i) Block Report: - N/A

BLOCK TWENTY FOUR

LOT A

(a) First Significant Fronting Rue D'Orléans Description: - 1734: Toisé

(b) Concession Date(s): - June 29, 1729

(c) Frontage Dimension(s): 

- 80 pieds: 1734

- 80 pieds: 1739

(d) Frontage Construction Date(s)/Dimension(s): (1) Phase One - 1729 to 1739:

Mature Construction Footprint - The face of a property at the corner of Rue d'Orléans and Rue de Conty

(2) Phase Two - Before 1767:

Mature Construction Footprint - The face of a meadow on the remnants of a lot, at the non-defined corner of Rue d'Orléans and Rue de Conty

(e) Building Type(s):  

(1) Undeveloped property

(2) Meadows

(f) Function(s):  

(1) Undeveloped property

(2) Meadows 

(g) Notable Event(s): - The property was expropriated on October 24, 1739

(h) Last Significant Feature Description: - 1767: A meadow

(i) Block Report: - N/A

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