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Paul Guilbault Inc. 50th anniversary truck, Grondines, 1979

Paul Guilbault Inc. 50th anniversary truck, Grondines, 1979

The Guilbault garage was located at 239, chemin Sir-Lomer-Gouin, opposite Émile Guilbault’s family home. Still in business, the company is now headquartered in Quebec City.
Two women driving a Paul Guilbault’s truck, circa 1932

Two women driving a Paul Guilbault’s truck, circa 1932

Before the company changed its name to Transport Guilbault, it read “Paul Guilbault – Charroyage général” on its trucks.
Snow clearing, circa 1936-1937

Snow clearing, circa 1936-1937

In addition to road construction, Laganière & Houde soon realized that winter could also be a business opportunity. The company became one of the first to clear snow […]
Laganière & Houde tarmac roller, circa 1920

Laganière & Houde tarmac roller, circa 1920

Before asphalt roads were built, macadam was used. The method involves first removing the top layer of loose soil from the ground, then spreading crushed rock. Smaller and […]
Car accident at Grondines-Station, October 3, 1927

Car accident at Grondines-Station, October 3, 1927

The meeting of roads and railroads has always been the scene of unfortunate tragedies. This photo of a car accident at the junction of the road leading to […]
Paul Guilbault transport truck, Grondines, circa 1955-1960

Paul Guilbault transport truck, Grondines, circa 1955-1960

A young cyclist poses next to one of Paul Guilbault’s company truck, in front of the old warehouse. Now demolished, it was located at 220 chemin Sir-Lomer-Gouin.
Louis Trottier of Laganière & Houde Company, Windsor Mills, 1936

Louis Trottier of Laganière & Houde Company, Windsor Mills, 1936

The Laganière & Houde Company built many roads in Quebec. Louis Trottier, in the foreground of this photo, was one of the company’s owners. He is seen here […]