The Government of Canada recognizes the national historic importance of the “La Fabrique” building
News Release
November 24, 2017 Quebec City, Quebec Parks Canada Agency
Canada’s national parks and national historic sites enable Canadians to experience their rich and varied history in a special way. To celebrate the 150th anniversary of Confederation in 2017, the Government of Canada invites Canadians to experience nature and learn more about our history.
Today, Parks Canada and the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada recognized the national historic importance of “La Fabrique”. A ceremony took place in Quebec City with the building owners, Mr. André Darveau, Vice Rector of Administration and representative of the Université Laval, and Mr. Herman Gruenwald, President and owner of Reliable Hoisery, in attendance.
The Government of Canada is committed to connecting Canadians to the people, places, and events of national importance that contributed to our country’s rich and diverse heritage. Located in the Saint-Roch quarter of Quebec City, the “La Fabrique” building, as it was renamed in 1994 by its new owners, is an original example of early 20th century industrial architecture. It was home to Dominion Corset from 1897 to 1988 and represents an important period in the history of women and labour. Dominion Corset, one of the largest manufacturers of feminine lingerie in the country, employed thousands of women, these workers forming the labour core of this industry.
As part of the centennial of national historic sites, Parks Canada invites Canadians to be inspired and captivated by the stories of the people, places, and events that shaped the Canada of today.
Take advantage of 2017 and discover truly Canadian stories with Parks Canada!
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“The Government of Canada is very pleased to commemorate the national historic importance of “La Fabrique”. Not only is this building with its towers and red brick a distinctive element of the Saint-Roch quarter of Quebec City, it also encompasses a great symbolic value for the thousands of workers who worked there. As we celebrate the 150th anniversary of Confederation, I encourage all Canadians to take this opportunity to learn more about this remarkable place and its important role in our country’s history.”
The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos,
Minister of Families, Children and Social Development and MP for Quebec City
Quick Facts
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Formerly an industrial building, “La Fabrique” is now home to the offices of the Territory Development Department and the Economic Development Department for Quebec City, as well as to the École des arts visuels of the Université Laval.
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By its very presence in the Saint-Roch quarter, “La Fabrique” is a reminder of this area’s industrial era.
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Created in 1919, the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada advises the Minister of Environment and Climate Change regarding the national historic significance of places, people, and events that have marked Canada’s history.
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Parks Canada Agency
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