Government House

Government House is a National Historic Site of Canada in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.

Prince Edward Island · 1 Terry Fox Drive, Charlottetown, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island · location approximate

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GOVERNMENT HOUSE In 1833-34, local contractors Isaac Smith, Henry Smith, and Nathan Wright built this finely-proportioned frame structure of neo-classical style as the official residence of the Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island. Before the attainment of responsible government in 1851, it served also as the seat of colonial executive power. Through the years, this house has provided a setting of simple elegance for the formal entertainment of the Island community and its distinguished visitors.

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L'HOTEL DU GOUVERNEUR En 1833-34, les entrepreneurs locaux, Isaac Smith, Henry Smith et Nathan Wright, ont érigé cette maison de bois, de style néo-classique, aux proportions harmonieuses, pour servir de résidence au lieutenant-gouverneur de l'Île-du-Prince-Édouard. Avant l'avènement de la responsabilité ministérielle, en 1851, cette demeure était le siège de l'administration coloniale. Des années durant, son élégance sobre a servi de cadre aux réceptions officielles de la communauté insulaire et à ses visiteurs de marque.

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