Maisonneuve Monument facts for kids
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| Location | Place d'Armes in Old Montreal |
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| Designer | Louis-Philippe Hébert |
| Material | bronze, concrete |
| Opening date | July 1, 1895 |
| Dedicated to | Paul Chomedey de Maisonneuve |
The Maisonneuve Monument (French: Monument à Paul de Chomedey, sieur de Maisonneuve) is a famous monument in Montreal, Canada. It stands tall in Place d'Armes, a busy square in Old Montreal. This monument honors Paul Chomedey de Maisonneuve, who helped found Montreal a long time ago. The famous sculptor Louis-Philippe Hébert created this impressive work, and it was officially shown to the public in 1895. It's made from bronze and concrete.
History of the Monument
This special monument was built to remember Paul Chomedey de Maisonneuve. He was a very important person because he was one of the main founders of Montreal. The monument was officially revealed on July 1, 1895. This event was part of big celebrations for the 250th anniversary of Montreal's founding, which happened in 1892.
In the 1890s, people in Montreal started putting up many plaques and monuments. Groups like the Antiquarian and Numismatic Society helped a lot with the Maisonneuve Monument project. Another group, the Société historique de Montréal, put up an obelisk in 1892-93 to remember Montreal's founders. Both French-speaking and English-speaking people in Montreal agreed to honor the important figures from the time of New France. Each group wanted to highlight their own heroes.
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Canadian Illustrated News (April 12, 1879), Projet Monument Maisonneuve by Louis-Philippe Hébert
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Place d'Armes monument by Louis-Philippe Hébert
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One of the four mascarons by Louis-Philippe Hébert
Figures on the Monument Base
The monument has several statues around its base. These figures represent important people from Montreal's early history:
Jeanne Mance was a nurse and helped found Montreal's first hospital.
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An Iroquois warrior, representing the Indigenous peoples of the area.
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Bas-relief Sculptures
The monument also features detailed bas-reliefs, which are sculptures that stick out from a flat surface. They show important moments from Montreal's early days:
This scene shows a brave moment at Place d'Armes. It depicts Maisonneuve fighting off an Iroquois attack.
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See also
In Spanish: Monumento a Maisonneuve para niños
