After working as a blacksmith for 16 years, Mr. Philippe Bernier became a farmer. Throughout his life, he was also alderman and president of the School Board. He was the mayor at the inauguration of the Taschereau bridge.
Mayor from 1922 to 1924
Interesting to notice: The old chimney in the center
St-Jean Ouest Street
Interesting to notice: The two squared chimney
Autobus Provencher driver at the bus terminal
View of the north and south shores and the Royal Paper Mill Co.
Mr. Philippe Bernier operated from 1900 to 1913
The ferry was used before the construction of the Nicol Bridge
This blacksmith shop was bought by Philippe Bernier in the year 1900 which he operated until 1913. The house was built by him in 1902 and is today the residence of Paul E. Bergeron. We can see behind a shop selling wooden doors and windows.
The factories located on the shore of the St-Francis river in East Angus
South shore