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Researching the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site of Canada
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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])

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HISTORICAL STREET FRONTAGE CHECK LIST

PART ONE: AN INTERPRETATION OF BUILT EVENTS - 
CONSTRUCTION DETAILS BY LOT, BLOCK, AND STREET (1713 - 1960)


(II)

GENERAL BLOCK DESCRIPTIONS


BLOCK WEST OF BLOCK ONE

(a) First Significant Block Description: - 1735: Proposed concession

(b) Concession Date(s): - 1735: Suggested

(c) Block Dimension(s): 

(1) Rue Royalle

(i) 40 pieds: 1743

(d) Function(s): - A new location for Lartigue who was removed from his existing Block One concession

(e) Notable Event(s): - In 1767 and 1768, the block was well illustrated

(f) Last Significant Block Description: - 1767

BLOCK ONE 

(a) First Significant Block Description: - 1717: Initial survey

(b) Concession Date(s):  

- 1717: Portion of Block One conceded

- 1722: All of Block One reserved for the King

(c) Block Dimension(s):  

(1) Rue Royalle

(i) 50 toises: 1717

(ii) Greater than 50 toises: 1722

(iii) 44 toises: 1734

(d) Function(s): - For the King's storehouses and fortification hangards, and for the discharging of munitions 

(e) Notable Event(s):  

- The block dimensions were finally settled on October 15, 1734 

- In 1767 and 1768, the block was well illustrated 

(f) Last Significant Block Description: - 1767

BLOCK TWO

(a) First Significant Block Description: - 1717: Initial survey

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

(c) Block Dimension(s):  

(1) Rue Royalle

(i) 35 toises: 1717

(ii) 34 toises 1 pieds: 1722

(iii) 36 toises: 1734

(d) Function(s): - The desire was to reserve the block for habitant pesheurs: 1723

(e) Notable Event(s):  

- The block dimensions were finally settled on October 15, 1734

- In 1767 and 1768, the block was well illustrated

(f) Last Significant Block Description: - 1767

BLOCK THREE

(a) First Significant Block Description: - 1717: Initial survey

(b) Concession Date(s): - N/A 

(c) Block Dimension(s):  

(1) Rue Royalle

(i) c. 25 toises: 1717

(ii) 27 toises 2 pieds: 1722

(iii) 27 toises 3 pieds: 1734

(d) Function(s): - Religious

(e) Notable Event(s):  

- Initially, in Rue Royalle - opposite the Block and towards the east - a stream crossed the street, and, opposite Rue de l'Étang, emptied into the rear of Block Four

- Initially, in Rue Royalle - opposite the Block - the side of a hillock also existed

- The block dimensions were finally settled on October 15, 1734

- In 1767 and 1768, the block was well illustrated

(f) Last Significant Block Description: - 1767

BLOCK FOUR

(a) First Significant Block Description: - 1717: Initial survey

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

(c) Block Dimension(s):  

(1) Rue Royalle

(i) 35 toises: 1717

(ii) 35 toises: 1722

(iii) 37 toises: 1734 

(d) Function(s): - N/A 

(e) Notable Event(s):  

- Initially, the block was a low wet area, fed by a stream which emptied into the Grand Étang. By 1722, the area was no longer wet. 

- In 1723, the King directed that a development plan for the entire block be drawn up

- The block dimensions were finally settled on October 15, 1734

- In 1767 and 1768, the block was well illustrated

(f) Last Significant Block Description: - 1767

BLOCK FIVE

(a) First Significant Block Description: - 1717: Initial survey

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

(c) Block Dimension(s): 

(1) Rue Royalle

(i) c. 35 toises: 1717

(ii) 35 toises: 1722

(iii) 40 toises: 1734

(d) Function(s): - N/A

(e) Notable Event(s):  

- Initially, the west portion of a proposed building [hospital] in Block Thirteen was to be built over a stream which bisected Block Thirteen, crossed Rue Royalle and into a future Block Five [perhaps Block Five, Lot B], to empty finally into the Grand Étang

- The block dimensions were finally settled on October 15, 1734

- In 1767 and 1768, the block was well illustrated

(f) Last Significant Block Description: - 1767

BLOCK TEN

(a) First Significant Block Description: - 1722: Map

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

(c) Block Dimension(s):  

(1) Rue Royalle

(i) 40 toises: 1722

(ii) 40 toises: 1734

(2) Rue d'Orléans 

(i) 40 toises: 1722 

(ii) 40 toises: 1734 

(d) Function(s): - N/A

(e) Notable Event(s):  

- The block fronting Rue Royalle was partially under water with Rue Royalle mostly under water. Early on, Rue Royalle was identified as Le Nouveau Quay - reflecting a false hope that the street would someday rise from the Grand Étang

- The block dimensions were finally settled on October 15, 1734. The Block was not conceded.

- In c. 1737-1741, it was incorporated into the eastern fortification enceinte.

(f) Last Significant Block Description: - 1767

BLOCK ELEVEN

(a) First Significant Block Description: - 1717: Partial initial survey

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

(c) Block Dimension(s):  

(1) Rue Royalle

(i) N/A: 1717

(ii) 40 toises: 1722 

(iii) 40 toises: 1734

(2) Rue d'Orléans 

(i) N/A: 1717 

(ii) 40 toises: 1722

(iii) 40 toises: 1734

(d) Function(s): - N/A

(e) Notable Event(s):  

- Initially, the block was partially surveyed, easterly to an intervening stream 

- The block fronting Rue Royalle was completely under water as was Rue Royalle. Early on, Rue Royalle was identified as Le Nouveau Quay - reflecting a false hope that the street would someday rise from the Grand Étang.

- The block dimensions were finally settled on October 15, 1734

- In 1767 and 1768, the block was well illustrated

(f) Last Significant Block Description: - 1767

BLOCK TWELVE

(a) First Significant Block Description: - 1717:Initial survey

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

(c) Block Dimension(s):

(1) Rue Royalle

(i) 35 toises: 1717

(ii) 40 toises: 1722

(iii) 40 toises: 1734

(2) Rue d'Orléans

(i) 35 toises: 1717

(ii) 40 toises: 1722

(ii) 40 toises: 1734

(2) Rue d'Estrées

(i) 30 toises: 1717

(ii) 29 toises 1 pied: 1722

(iii) 29 toises: 1734

(d) Function(s): - N/A

(e) Notable Event(s):  

- The block fronting Rue Royalle was partially under water as was Rue Royalle. Early on, Rue Royalle was identified as Le Nouveau Quay - reflecting a false hope that the street would someday rise from the Grand Étang.

- The block dimensions were finally settled on October 15, 1734

- In 1767 and 1768, the block was well illustrated

(f) Last Significant Block Description: - 1767

BLOCK THIRTEEN

(a) First Significant Block Description: - 1717: Initial survey

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

(c) Block Dimension(s) fronting Streets:  

(1) Rue Royalle

(i) 35 toises: 1717

(ii) 40 toises: 1722

(iii) 40 toises: 1734

(iv) 20 rods: 1745

(2) Rue d'Orléans

(i) 35 toises: 1717

(ii) 40 toises: 1722

(iii) 40 toises: 1734

(iv) 20 rods: 1745

(3) Rue d'Estrées

(i) 30 toises: 1717

(ii) 29 toises 1 pied: 1722

(iii) 29 toises: 1734

(4) Rue Dauphine

(i) 30 toises: 1717

(ii) 29 toises 1 pied: 1722

(iii) 29 toises: 1734

(d) Function(s): - Royal Hospital, its yards and related activities

(e) Notable Event(s):  

- Prior to its construction a stream, centered upon the block, emptied into the Grand Étang

- The block dimensions were finally settled on October 15, 1734

- In 1767 and 1768, the block was well illustrated

(f) Last Significant Block Description: - 1767

BLOCK FOURTEEN

(a) First Significant Block Description: - 1717: Initial survey

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

(c) Block Dimension(s): 

(1) Rue Royalle

(i) 35 toises: 1717

(ii) 35 toises: 1722

(iii) 37 toises: 1734

(2) Rue d'Orléans

(i) 35 toises: 1717

(ii) 35 toises: 1722

(iii) 37 toises: 1734

(3) Rue Dauphine

(i) 30 toises: 1717

(ii) 29 toises 1 pieds: 1722

(iii) 29 toises: 1734

(d) Function(s): - N/A

(e) Notable Event(s):  

- The block dimensions were finally settled on October 15, 1734

- In 1767 and 1768, the block was well illustrated

(f) Last Significant Block Description: - 1767

BLOCK FIFTEEN

(a) First Significant Block Description: - 1717: Initial survey

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

(c) Block Dimension(s):  

(1) Rue Royalle

(i) c. 25 toises: 1717

(ii) 27 toises, 2 pieds: 1722

(iii) 27 toises 3 pieds: 1734

(2) Rue d'Orléans

(i) c. 25 toises: 1717

(ii) 27 toises, 2 pieds: 1722

(iii) 27 toises 3 pieds: 1734

(d) Function(s): - N/A

(e) Notable Event(s):  

- The block dimensions were finally settled on October 15, 1734

- In 1767 and 1768, the block was well illustrated

(f) Last Significant Block Description: - 1767

BLOCK SIXTEEN

(a) First Significant Block Description: - 1717: Initial survey

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

(c) Block Dimension(s):  

(1) Rue Royalle

(i) 35 toises: 1717

(ii) 34 toises 1 pieds: 1722

(iii) 36 toises : 1734

(2) Rue d'Orléans

(i) 35 toises: 1717

(ii) 34 toises 1 pieds: 1722

(iii) 36 toises: 1734

(d) Function(s): - N/A

(e) Notable Event(s):  

- The block dimensions were finally settled on October 15, 1734

- In 1767 and 1768, the block was well illustrated

(f) Last Significant Block Description: - 1767

BLOCK SEVENTEEN

(a) First Significant Block Description: - 1717: Initial survey

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

(c) Block Dimension(s):  

(1) Rue Royalle

(i) 50 toises: 1717

(ii) 50 toises: 1722

(iii) 20 toises: 1734

(2) Rue d'Orléans

(i) 50 toises: 1717

(ii) N/A: 1722

(iii) N/A: 1734

(d) Function(s): - N/A

(e) Notable Event(s):  

- Its southern portion fronted short of Rue d'Orléans

- The block dimensions were finally settled on October 15, 1734

- In 1767 and 1768, the block was well illustrated

(f) Last Significant Block Description: - 1767

BLOCK EIGHTEEN

(a) First Significant Block Description: - 1723: Map

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

(c) Block Dimension(s):  

(1) Rue d'Orléans

(i) 16 toises: 1723

(ii) 36 toises: 1734

(d) Function(s): - Place D'Armes

(e) Notable Event(s):  

- The block dimensions were finally settled on October 15, 1734

- In 1752, a proposed project anticipated enlarging the Place D'Armes by 17 toises 3 pieds (length) x 13 toises (width)

- In 1767 and 1768, the block was well illustrated

(f) Last Significant Block Description: - 1767

BLOCK NINETEEN

(a) First Significant Block Description: - 1722: Map

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

(c) Block Dimension(s):  

(1) Rue d'Orléans

(i) 27 toises, 2 pieds: 1722 

(ii) 27 toises, 3 pieds: 1734

(d) Function(s): - N/A

(e) Notable Event(s):  

- The block dimensions were finally settled on October 15, 1734

- In 1767 and 1768, the block was well illustrated

(f) Last Significant Block Description: - 1767

BLOCK TWENTY 

(a) First Significant Block Description: - 1722: Map

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

(c) Block Dimension(s):  

(1) Rue d'Orléans

(i) 35 toises: 1722

(ii) 37 toises: 1734

(d) Function(s): - N/A

(e) Notable Event(s):  

- The block dimensions were finally settled on October 15, 1734

- In 1767 and 1768, the block was well illustrated

(f) Last Significant Block Description: - 1767

BLOCK TWENTY ONE - WEST

(a) First Significant Block Description: - 1722: Map

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

(c) Block Dimension(s):  

(1) Rue d'Orléans

(i) 40 toises: 1722

[Note: This includes the frontage for: Block Twenty-One West plus Rue de l'Hôpital plus Block Twenty-One East]

(ii) 18 toises: 1734

(d) Function(s): - N/A

(e) Notable Event(s):  

- The block dimensions were finally settled on October 15, 1734. Until shortly before that date, Block Twenty-One West, Rue de l'Hôpital and Block Twenty-One East were not considered as separate entities.

- In 1767 and 1768, the block was well illustrated

(f) Last Significant Block Description: - 1767

BLOCK TWENTY ONE - EAST

(a) First Significant Block Description: - 1722: Map

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

(c) Block Dimension(s):  

(1) Rue d'Orléans

(i) 40 toises: 1722

[Note: This includes the frontage for: Block Twenty-One West plus Rue de l'Hôpital plus Block Twenty-One East]

(ii) 18 toises: 1734

(d) Function(s): - N/A

(e) Notable Event(s):  

- The block dimensions were finally settled on October 15, 1734. Until shortly before that date, Block Twenty-One West, Rue de l'Hôpital and Block Twenty-One East were not considered as separate entities.

- In 1767 and 1768, the block was well illustrated

(f) Last Significant Block Description: - 1767

BLOCK TWENTY TWO 

(a) First Significant Block Description: - 1722: Map

(b) Concession Date(s): - N/A 

(c) Block Dimension(s):  

(1) Rue d'Orléans 

(i) 40 toises: 1722 

(ii) 40 toises: 1734 

(d) Function(s): - N/A 

(e) Notable Event(s):  

- The block dimensions were finally settled on October 15, 1734 

- In 1767 and 1768, the block was well illustrated

(f) Last Significant Block Description: - 1767 

BLOCK TWENTY THREE 

(a) First Significant Block Description: - 1722: Map

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

(c) Block Dimension(s):  

(1) Rue d'Orléans

(i) c. 40 toises: 1722

(ii) 40 toises: 1723

(iii) 40 toises: 1734

(d) Function(s): - Public place: 1722 

(e) 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 - which included a tree-lined perimeter - was abandoned later that year and the Block would, subsequently, be divided into Block Twenty Three, Lot A and Block Twenty Three, Lot B.

- The block dimensions were finally settled on October 15, 1734 

- In 1767 and 1768, the block was well illustrated 

(f) Last Significant Block Description: - 1767

BLOCK TWENTY FOUR

(a) First Significant Block Description: - 1722: Map

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

(c) Block Dimension(s):  

(1) Rue d'Orléans

(i) 40 toises: 1722 

(ii) 40 toises: 1734

(d) Function(s): - N/A

(e) Notable Event(s):  

- The block dimensions were finally settled on October 15, 1734 

- In 1767 and 1768, the block was well illustrated 

(f) Last Significant Block Description: - 1767

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