The Petit Pouvoir: Where Chic Meets Power!

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''Obsolescence'' by Philippe Chevalier

In this capsule, Philippe Chevalier highlights the fragility of heritage memory and how quickly beautiful monuments can fall into disuse.

Undoubtedly, the most significant technical innovation of the Soulanges Canal was the introduction of hydroelectric energy.

Construction de la centrale du Petit Pouvoir
Crédit: Bibliothèque et Archives Canada

Les trois cottages des électriciens, face à la Rivière à la Graisse
Crédit: Bibliothèque et Archives Canada

Une portion des turbines du Petit Pouvoir, 1899
Crédit: Bibliothèque et Archives Canada

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