Incidents of the 1881 fire of Québec
A late 19th-century newspaper, L’Opinion Publique published this page showing several images of the 1881 fire in the Saint-Jean-Baptiste district. This page features a portrait of Georges Laperrière with burns on his hands and feet. The fire first broke out in his house. It also shows police officer Flynn, who rescued two children from the blaze.
L’Opinion publique
Ville de Québec
Document in the public domain (free of copyright) - Image taken from the Opinion publique newspaper, June 20, 1881, p. 303. - Date: 1881