Chateau Jo-Turgeon is classed as a heritage building despite its decay

Château Zoé-Turgeon, located in L'Ange-Gardien near Quebec, is now listed on the Quebec Cultural Heritage Register due to its historical, architectural and ethnic values.

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The announcement, expected by the community, was made by the Quebec government on Friday.

“It is very important for me to include Château Jo-Turgeon in L'Ange-Gardien on the Quebec Cultural Heritage Register. It stands out for its outstanding architectural features and bears the name of a pioneer of Quebec female entrepreneurship,” said Mathieu Lacombe, Minister of Culture and Communications and Minister Responsible for Youth. Announced.

This bourgeois residence, formerly known as Château Richard, was built in 1906 and 1907, according to plans by architect Eugène-Michel Talbot, at the request of Joe Turgeon, a businessman who made his mark in manufacturing, among other things, in the early 20th century field in the Quebec region.^e century

According to the Directory of Cultural Heritage of Quebec, it notably established a fiber cardboard factory on the banks of the Petit-Pré river.

She was considered a trader in the field of commerce. She married Louis Richard in 1874 and died January 17, 1925 in Quebec.

The fort, neglected in recent decades, still belongs to a woman named Micheline Mathew, according to the municipal land register.

The residence, which is uninhabitable due to its condition, has a building and land value of $526,700.

The owner of a dwelling listed on the Heritage Register is subject to obligations including conservation and preservation, maintenance and access to experts.

Renovation or restoration works must be approved.

The mayor of L'Ange-Gardien, Pierre Lefrançois, has already publicly indicated that communications with the owner are difficult.

Despite its state of decay, according to the Ministry of Culture, “its structural refinement” explains the owner's economic and social success [de l’époque]”A little-known part of Quebec history is the dynamism and determination of some women […] Make a place in the world of entrepreneurship.

Today, the building is considered one of Eugene-Michel Talbot's major achievements.

“I am happy with this announcement. This clearly illustrates the dedication of our government in preserving and promoting our precious regional heritage. Chateau Jo-Turgeon is a historical treasure of our region, an extraordinary testament to the role of women in the world of business. Its protection guarantees the sustainability of our cultural heritage for future generations,” said Charlevoix-Côte-de-Beaupre Parliament member Karian Bourassa.