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La Maison jacquet et le L’escalier Casse-cou. By: Tim Rolka Jeff Kelly. HISTORY. The massive stair case was originally constructed in 1635. HISTORY. Built in the last years of Samuel De Champlain founder of Quebec city. The stairway is the oldest in Quebec city. Background Information. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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La Maison jacquet et le L’escalier Casse-cou
By: Tim Rolka Jeff Kelly
HISTORYThe massive stair case was originally constructed in 1635
HISTORYBuilt in the last years of Samuel De Champlain founder of Quebec city
Background Information
In 1835 the old wooden stairway was replaced by an iron one, also known as the breakneck steps
Located in the heart of Quebec city, these old steps have been around
since 1635
The stairs descend to du petit Champlain
Architecture
• 1893 design by city architect and engineer Charles Baillairgé
There are 170 total steps built on the original 17th century stairway that linked the Upper Town and Lower Town. There are various shops and restaurants on different levels of the stairs
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