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A few log cabins on the southwest shores of Osisko Lake

Starting in the winter of 1923–1924, the first log cabins were built around Osisko Lake. For its first inhabitants, this lake made it easier to get around and allowed […]

A Rudimentary Place of Worship

In 1925, there were very few buildings built in Rouyn, and the first parish priest, Albert Pelletier, had to celebrate mass in a tent pitched on the corner […]

First Campsite of the Horne Mine

This camp was located close to the future location of Noranda city up until it was destroyed in 1930. It consisted of two dorms—one for miners and another […]

Key Administrators and Investors of the Noranda Company

In December 1931, the key administrators of Noranda Mines Limited gathered for the 10th anniversary of the Chadbourne-Thomson Syndicate which gave birth to the company. They pose in front […]

Aerial View of the Managers’ Neighbourhood in Noranda

Aerial view of the managers’ neighbourhood in Noranda. On the upper left, there are several of Noranda’s residential streets. The Carmichael Roman Catholic Church is in the centre-left. The […]

The Construction of Perrault Street

This photo was taken on Perrault Street, from an eastern vantage point, on the corner of Du Portage Street and Principale Street. The photographer was standing on the […]

Du Portage and Perrault Streets in Rouyn

The corner of Du Portage and Perrault Street around 1926. The stumps have not been fully cleared from the lots and the streets yet, and several buildings are […]

Proposed Plan of Mercier City

Dated June 17, 1927, this plan was for a project that never got executed. Very few buildings, most of which were log cabins, were built in Mercier city. […]

Delivery of Goods in Rouyn Lake Docking Area

During the first years, the Rouyn Lake docking area was strategically located as the exclusive passage for people and goods. Road and railway construction have considerably diminished the importance of […]

Several Buildings Once Located in the Short-lived Village of Mercier

In Mercier, there were a few places of residence, Arthur Desrochés’ restaurant, a general store and a dormitory.

The Albert Hotel

Located on Principale Street in Rouyn, Albert Hotel was administered by Albert Coutu and his wife Elisa for a long time. On November 11, 1938, a fire broke […]

The Bellevue Hotel in the Early Days of Rouyn

The Bellevue Hotel was built in the early days of Rouyn and was located on Taschereau Street. In the background, left of the hotel, you can see the […]