Salaberry Armoury facts for kids
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Manège militaire Salaberry
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The Salaberry Armoury
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| General information | |
| Type | Drill Hall / armoury |
| Architectural style | late Château Style |
| Address | 188, boulevard Alexandre-Taché Gatineau, Quebec J9A 1L8 |
| Current tenants | Régiment de Hull |
| Construction started | 1930s |
| Completed | 1938/01/01 |
| Client | Canadian Army |
| Owner | Canadian Forces Crown Owned |
| Dimensions | |
| Other dimensions | 2.0800 ha (5.140 acres) |
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| Structural system | steeply pitched gable roof |
| Floor area | 5,578 m2 (60,040 sq ft) |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Lucien Sarra-Bournet |
| Awards and prizes | Canada's Register of Historic Places; Recognized – 1993/05/13 Register of the Government of Canada Heritage Buildings |
The Salaberry Armoury (French: Manège militaire Salaberry) is a special historic building in Gatineau, Quebec. It's like a home base for the Régiment de Hull, which is a part of the Canadian Army Reserve. An armoury is a place where soldiers in the reserve train, meet, and practice their drills. This building is quite large, covering about 5,578 square meters, and it's a well-known landmark in downtown Gatineau.
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A Look Back in Time
The Régiment de Hull, the army unit that uses the Salaberry Armoury, was formed a long time ago, on August 7, 1914. This Regiment is a special part of the Reserve Armoured Corps. It is the only French-speaking unit in the National Capital Region.
Building the Armoury
Construction of the Salaberry Armoury began on January 1, 1938. The building was designed by an architect named Lucien Sarra-Bournet. He used a style called "late Château Style," which means it looks a bit like a grand French castle. You can see this in its steep roof and tall chimneys.
Named After a Hero
The armoury was named after Colonel Charles de Salaberry. He was a brave hero from the War of 1812, a conflict between the United States and Great Britain (which included Canada at the time). The Salaberry Armoury is one of many armouries built across Canada during the 1930s. During World War II, this building was very important for recruiting new soldiers in the area.
A Recognized Historic Site
Today, the Salaberry Armoury is officially recognized as a Federal Heritage Building. This means it's an important part of Canada's history and heritage.
Remembering the Past
There are special plaques at the Salaberry Armoury that help us remember important events and people. One plaque was put up by the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 30 Hull. It has a famous quote from a poem called For the Fallen by Robert Laurence Binyon. The quote reminds us to always remember the soldiers who fought for our freedom: "They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them"
Another plaque was placed in the spring of 1974. This was to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Régiment de Hull being formed.
