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Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site of Canada
Recherche sur la Forteresse-de-Louisbourg Lieu historique national du Canada
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])
PART
ONE: AN
INTERPRETATION OF BUILT EVENTS -
CONSTRUCTION
DETAILS BY LOT, BLOCK, AND STREET (1713 - 1960)
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