Maison-de-Salaberry - De Salaberry House - Chambly, Québec
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N 45° 26.908 W 073° 16.155
18T E 635340 N 5034228
Cette résidence a été érigée en 1815 pour le lieutenant-colonel Charles-Michel d’Irumberry de Salaberry. This residence was built in 1815 for Lieutenant-Colonel Charles-Michel d’Irumberry de Salaberry.
Waymark Code: WM1387K
Location: Québec, Canada
Date Posted: 10/09/2020
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member BCandMsKitty
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Maison de Salaberry

Cette résidence a été érigée en 1815 pour le lieutenant-colonel Charles-Michel d’Irumberry de Salaberry. Ce héros de la guerre de 1812 a repoussé une force américaine bien supérieure en nombre lors de la bataille de la Châteauguay en 1813. Il habite ici jusqu’à sa mort en 1829. Cette imposante demeure est aussi représentative des villas de la région de Montréal au début du XIXe siècle. D’abord d’inspiration pittoresque, la maison a été modifiée au fil des ans. Par ses proportions harmonieuses, sa façade symétrique à cinq travées et son portique à deux étages couronné d’un fronton, elle témoigne aujourd’hui du classicisme britannique.

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De Salaberry House

This residence was built in 1815 for Lieutenant-Colonel Charles-Michel d’Irumberry de Salaberry. This hero of the War of 1812 repulsed an American force far larger than his own at the Battle of the Châteauguay in 1813. He lived in this house until his death in 1829. This imposing mansion is typical of villas constructed in the Montréal region in the early 19th century. The house was originally inspired by the Picturesque movement and was modified over time. Its harmonious proportions, symmetrical five-bay facade, and two-storey columned portico with pediment, now create an overall impression of British Classicism.

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Classification: National Historic Site

Province or Territory: Quebec

Location - City name/Town name: Chambly

Link to Parks Canada entry (must be on www.pc.gc.ca): [Web Link]

Link to HistoricPlaces.ca: [Web Link]

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