Le Chateau Frontenac - Quebec City
by Juergen Weiss
Title
Le Chateau Frontenac - Quebec City
Artist
Juergen Weiss
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Photograph
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SOLD on 03/26/2011 as a Archival Print to a happy Buyer from Warner Robins, GA
SOLD on 12/15/2011 as a Glossy Finish Canvas to a Buyer from Owensboro, KY
SOLD on 06/17/2019 as a Luster Photo Paper to a happy Buyer from London
SOLD on 08/16/2019 as a Coffee Mug - Small to a happy Buyer from St. Charles, IL
SOLD on 03/20/2020 as a Tapestry (50" x 61") to a Buyer from North Miami Beach, FL
SOLD on 06/15/2021 as a Luster Photo Paper to a happy Buyer from Auburn, ME
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Group " Artwork Sold " 02/12
The Chateau Frontenac is a grand hotel in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, which is operated as Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac. Chateau Frontenac is situated at an elevation of 54 m (177 ft). It was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 1980. Prior to the building of the hotel, the site was occupied by the Chateau Haldimand, residence of the British colonial governors of Lower Canada and Quebec. The hotel is generally recognized as the most photographed hotel in the world, largely for its prominence in the skyline of Quebec City. The current hotel capacity is more than 600 rooms on 18 floors.
The Chateau Frontenac was designed by American architect Bruce Price, as one of a series of "Chateau" style hotels built for the Canadian Pacific Railway company (CPR) during the late 19th and early 20th centuries; the newer portions of the hotel - including the central tower (1924) - were designed by Canadian architect William Sutherland Maxwell. CPR's policy was to promote luxury tourism by appealing to wealthy travellers. The Chateau Frontenac opened in 1893, six years after the Banff Springs Hotel, which was owned by the same company and is similar in style. Another reason for the construction of the Chateau Frontenac was to accommodate tourists for the 1893 Chicago World's Fair; however, the hotel was not finished in time.
The Chateau Frontenac was named after Louis de Buade, Count of Frontenac, who was governor of the colony of New France from 1672 to 1682 and 1689 to 1698. The Chateau was built near the historic Citadelle, the construction of which Frontenac had begun at the end of the 17th century. The Quebec Conference of 1943, at which Winston Churchill, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and William Lyon Mackenzie King discussed strategy for World War II, was held at the Chateau Frontenac while much of the staff stayed nearby at the Citadel.
Although several of Quebec City's buildings are taller, the landmark hotel is perched atop a tall cape overlooking the Saint Lawrence River, affording a spectacular view for several kilometers. The building is the most prominent feature of the Quebec City skyline as seen from across the Saint Lawrence.
The World War II Allies' Quebec Conferences of 1943 and 1944 were held at the Chateau.
In 1953, this hotel was used as the filming location for Alfred Hitchcock's film I Confess, featuring Montgomery Clift and Anne Baxter.
In 2001, the hotel was sold to Legacy REIT, which is partially owned by Fairmont, for $185 million. When Canadian Pacific Hotels was renamed Fairmont Hotels and Resorts in 2001, the hotel became Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac.
In 2011, the hotel was sold to Ivanhoe Cambridge, and work began on replacement of the main tower's copper roof, at the cost of $7.5 million. An image of the roof was printed on polypropylene safety netting and hung from scaffolding to hide the refurbishing project from view. (Resource Wikipedia).
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Comments (34)
Gary F Richards
Magnificent chateau capture, excellent lighting, shading and artwork! F/L voted
Juergen Weiss replied:
Thank you for dropping by and making your kind comment, Gary ! All the Best ...
Juergen Weiss
THANK YOU to my buyer from Auburn, ME for the purchase of my " Le Chateau Frontenac - Image '' ! So much appreciated ! Best wishes, Juergen
Will Borden
Hi Juergen~~very much like this terrific B&W photograph of the Chateau Frontenac in Quebec City- have been there many times!! F&L!!
Juergen Weiss replied:
Thank you for commenting on this '' Le Chateau Frontenac '' - Image, Will ! So much appreciated 👍
Xueling Zou
Congratulations on your sale, Juergen! What a beautiful building captured, love it!! Happy Holidays!!
Bill Cannon
Congratulations on your sale Juergen...Awesome site this is!!!
Juergen Weiss replied:
Thank you for dropping by and making your kind comment, Bill ! All the Best ...
Donna Proctor
Fantastic photography and really works beautifully in B&W. Congratulations, Juergen... well deserved :)
Will Borden
Juergen- CONGRATULATIONS on your sale! A fine image of an historic building and landmark!!