Heritage Still Awaiting Recognition
The house Louis-Hippolye Lafontaine lived in as a politician in Montreal is still standing today and is located on 1395 Overdale, Montreal, Quebec. Unfortunately, the City of Montreal has not yet designated the building into anything its history deserves. It was discovered in July 1987 by Senator Serge Joyal that this home was once the former home of Louis Hippolyte LaFontaine. During the Rebellion for the Losses Bill in which Parliament was burned this home was also the target of many rioters. Since it was rediscovered in 1987 its facade has been left to be battered by the elements. Heritage Montreal has been lobbying for the Louis-Hippolyte LaFontaine Mansion for many years and they are hoping that the City comes forward to help. There is hope that in raising awareness city officials will pay attention to the disintegration of a very important remnant of Canada's heritage. Heritage Montreal and other advocates hope this home can be renovated and built into something such as an interpretive museum exploring the development of responsible government in Canada.
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The Birth Home of Louis-Hippolyte LaFontaine in Boucherville
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