Lot #140: Vintage Postcard Depicting Porte Saint-Louis (St. Louis Gate)

Vintage postcard depicting Porte Saint-Louis (St. Louis Gate) This is a vintage postcard depicting Porte Saint-Louis (St. Louis Gate), one of the iconic historic stone gateways built into the ramparts of Old Québec City, Canada. Key Details The Structure: The card shows the distinct neo-medieval stone archway and its towering turret, which form part of the remaining Fortifications of Québec. The Scene: An orange-and-yellow transit bus and a white vintage car drive through the gate along Rue Saint-Louis. Era: The style of the vehicles and the color lithograph printing indicate this photograph was captured around the mid-20th century (likely the 1950s or 1960s). Historical Background The original gate on this site dates to 1694 under the French regime and was used to control access into the city. The current castle-like structure seen in the image was designed by architect William Lynn and built in 1878. It was championed by Lord Dufferin to preserve the historic charm of North America's only remaining walled city north of Mexico. All information provided herein is considered accurate. It is the buyer's responsibility to verify its accurateness. As shown and as is. The pictures are part of the description. Pickup category timeslot {A}