Keeping on the postcard theme, here is an old view of the original Hotel Dieu Hospital. This card was postmarked in 1917.
Built in 1888, the original section was demolished in 1963.
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Too bad it was demolished. The turrets look like the ones on Kennedy’s gym.
crazy gothic. i love it.
i’ve always loved the look of the old building.
look how tiny ouellette is! lol
Great photo: at about the age of 14 had to go in and fell in love with the nurses!