Document Archives | Ingénieuse Coaticook : Histoire de l'inventivité et de la créativité des citoyens

Advertising Poster for the “Vison blanc” Cocktail

This poster describes the « Vison blanc » cocktail in detail. It was put together for the milk festival.

Patent for Scott Dresser’s Anti-Theft and Fire Alarm System

Patent awarded in the United States on December 20th, 1925; no. 1567121.

Application for a Patent for Frank Sleeper

Patent awarded to Frank Sleeper on July 30th, 1886, for one of his finest inventions, registered no. 24590.

Map of Coaticook

This map shows the roads, waterways and administrative limits of Coaticook.

Cover of a book about the Coaticook Harmony Band

In 2012, a book was published in French about the 144-year history of the Harmony Band, « L’Harmonie de Coaticook. 144 ans d’histoire ». It’s available at the […]

Technical Drawing of a Jack

This drawing is part of a formal application for a patent.

Plaque Awarded to Gilles Gagné

This is the award received for the first speed record in Quebec of 338 km/hr, achieved on the runway of the Val d’Or airport in September 2008.

Coaticook’s Industries, 1881

Engraving used by historian Jean-Pierre Kesteman in his French-language book about the history of Coaticook’s growth into an industrial town, “De Barnston à Coaticook: La naissance d’un village […]

Map of the Eastern Townships

Map chosen for the “Created in Coaticook“ project.

Coaticook Within Quebec

Map chosen for the “Created in Coaticook“ project.

Advertisement for Frank Sleeper’s cart

This poster demonstrates the degree of Frank Sleeper’s fame.