The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-22
BeddtifdI Views
OF Quebec Harbor
Some Scenes That Seem Like Pages
Out of Old Romances.
NOTABLE PUBLIC BUILDINGS
The Chateau Frontenac Is an Excellent
Hotel, but It Looks More Like an I'm.
posing Sixteenth Century Castle.
Other Interesting Structures.
NOTABLE PUBLIC BUILDINGS

Special Correspondence of The Tribune.
Quebec, Dec. S.-Next to the fortif-
cations the public buildings of Quebec
interest the. visitor; though not nu-
merous nor any of them striking In
architectural beauty, theyar all unique
In design and many are costly and i'm
posing structures. The most prominent
among them are the Chateau From
tenac, the new parliament building,
postoftice and court house. All are
worthy of special mention.
The Chateau Frohtenac, alluded to in
a former letter, stands on a historic
spot Of more than ordinary interest to
the tourist-the site of old Chateau st.
Louis-the vice-regal residence Of the
governor general Of Canada, for the
last 200 years. The site and the hotel
are worthy of each other, being located
within "the historic walls of the only
walled city Of America" 1t is massive,
shapely edifice, occupying a command
ing position on the eastern extremity
of Dufferin terrace. 1t is seven stories
high, fire proof, and cost nearly one
million dollars. 1t Is built Of Scotch
brick and gray stone in the sixteenth
century style of architecture. over the
main entrance is a stone found in the
walls Of the old chateau, when that
was being torn down, and bears the
date of 1647.
Like an Ancient Castle.
The stone and brick from which It is
built Is found in the immediate vicin-
ity Of Quebec. The structure Is skill
fully planned and peculiarly adapted
to its location. 1t has numerous curves,
cupolas, turrets and towers. Even its
gray stone and dull brick harmonize
we'll with the sober quaint architec-
ture of the old fortress city. The in
terror is luxurious, while the exterior
blends withits surroundings most beau
tifully. OF its 175 rooms, nearly all
face the magnificent stretch Of river,
sky and far-off mountains.
Faith Fenton, describing it, says
"The rooms are bow-shaped, crescent
shaped, circular, acute-angled obtuse-
angled, triagonal heXagonal, every
thing except right-angle. 1t might be
called a horseshoe hotel, for thus it is
shaped, having as many interior curves
and corners as outer ones. The interior
Is so constructed that all the offices,
service rooms, even the main entrance
hall, with its pillared gateway, look out
upon the inner curve and court, leaving
every bit Of the outer circle that faces
hA oar,,tA 70 ha IN
the parlors and guest rooms" 1t Is ele-
gantly and artistically furnished; the
furniture is chiefly oak, Of Canadian
and English design, the antique pre-
vailing. Handsome brass bedsteads,
oak furniture and cozy upholstery are
found in each room. 1t Is carpeted
throughout with Administer and Will
ton, mainly In crimsons and moss
greens. The rooms are large and well
lighted, and all contain hot and cold
water, and the majority bath conven-
fences. We were shown through the
entire structure, even to the fourth,
fifth and sixth stories, and to our sur
prise, found them as roomy and as
desirable as the lower flights; In fact,
the nlRIleT one CllIlDS tut WlueI dHu
grander the panorama Of river, noun
tain and sky that unfolds to the view.
1t is truly the most unique, commo-
dious and convenient hotel we have
ever seen, and unlike anything found
in the United States. 1t was named
after one of Quebec's most illustrious
French governors, Count de Frontenac,
whose chateau occupied the site, in 1890,
on which this hotel now stands.
should mention that its rates are $3.50
to $5 per day, and under the efficient
management of Frank H. Stanton, the
Frontenac in all espects-excellence of
cuisine, table furnishings and polite at
tention to the tourists equal to the
palatial hotels of Boston, New York,
Philadelphia and San Francisco.
should add that in close proximity to
the terrace are three other unpreten-
tious, but good hotels, with cheaper
rates-the St. Louis, Florence and Rus
sell House. The new Florence Is OF
modern structure.