Vintage 1929 Citadel Quebec PQ Stone Fortification 4.5x2.5 Original Photo

Description: A original photo from the photo collection of Pacific Northwest photographer Oscar Loomis. His 1927-1937 collection spans a number of fascinating voyages on ships and by car. Mr Loomis would go on to join the Merchant Marines in WWII. This is a likely one of a kind photo taken by him.Type & Size: A 4.5x2.5" original photograph.Condition: Original to the era and in good to fair antique condition. Please see photos. The photograph captures a scene of the Citadel in Quebec, with two people walking in the foreground. The structure at the center of the image is a large stone fortification, indicative of historical military architecture. The Citadel is prominently positioned on a hill, surrounded by natural greenery, with a pathway leading up to it. The individuals in the photo appear to be dressed in period-appropriate attire for the 1929 timeframe.The Citadel of Quebec, also known as La Citadelle, is an active military installation and the secondary official residence of both the Canadian monarch and the Governor General of Canada. Built between 1820 and 1850, it forms part of the fortifications of Quebec City and is located on Cap Diamant, overlooking the Saint Lawrence River. The Citadel has played significant roles throughout various historical periods, including the War of 1812.Text visible in the image: "Citadel Quebec P.Q." There are no identifiable known individuals in this photograph.

Price: 23 USD

Location: Carlsbad, California

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