Édifice Price
Skyscraper in Quebec City, Canada / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"Price Building" redirects here. For the Frank Lloyd Wright skyscraper, see Price Tower.
The Édifice Price (English: Price Building) is an 18-floor (originally 16) skyscraper in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. Built in 1928–1930 amid controversy for Price Brothers Limited, it is the tallest building in the Old Quebec historical district, as well as one of the oldest skyscrapers in Canada. The building is the property of Ivanhoé Cambridge, a subsidiary of the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec. A memorial is attached to the building. In 2001, it became the location of an official residence for the Premier of Quebec, which occupies two of the upper floors.
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Édifice Price | |
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General information | |
Type | Municipal and corporate offices, official residence of the Premier of Quebec |
Architectural style | Art Deco |
Address | 65, Rue Sainte-Anne Quebec City, Quebec G1R 3X5 |
Coordinates | 46°48′47.1″N 71°12′29.3″W |
Construction started | 1928 |
Completed | 1930 |
Opening | 1931 |
Cost | CA$1 million |
Owner | Ivanhoé Cambridge |
Height | |
Roof | 82 m (269 ft) |
Technical details | |
Floor count | 18 (see text) |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | Ross and Macdonald |
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