Édifice André-Laurendeau, Government building in La Cité-Limoilou, Canada.
The Édifice André-Laurendeau is a substantial government building featuring Beaux-Arts architectural details located within Quebec City's Parliament precinct. The structure houses administrative offices and legislative spaces that serve the provincial government.
Construction began in 1934 during Louis-Alexandre Taschereau's administration as part of a broader expansion of Parliament Hill. The project reflected the provincial government's commitment to developing modern facilities for its operations.
The structure demonstrates the architectural evolution of Quebec's government institutions through its combination of traditional and modern design elements.
The building is open for guided tours, and visitors should check the Quebec National Assembly website for current hours and registration requirements. Weekdays during session periods tend to be the most interesting times to visit.
To make room for construction, several residential houses were demolished from the site. This transformation reshaped the neighborhood and shows how government projects reshaped the district during that era.
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