When was it published?

October 22, 1898 in The Bottineau Courant

Foreign News October 22, 1898

The Bottineau Courant

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Cultural Restoration, Historical Preservation

Q: What keywords are associated?

Chillon Restoration, Lake Geneva, Byron Prisoner, Aymonet Corniaux, Savoy Ceiling

Bottineau, Bottineau County, North Dakota

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What is this article about?

Restoration of the 13th-century Chateau of Chillon on Lake Geneva, Switzerland—famous from Byron's 'The Prisoner of Chillon'—progresses slowly with care to preserve original details; hall nearly finished, 1489 ceiling well-preserved.

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From Lucerne, Switzerland, it is reported that the restoration of the famous old Chateau of Chillon, in the Lake of Geneva, which was built in the beginning of the 13th century and has become celebrated by Byron's 'The Prisoner of Chillon,' is progressing slowly, but surely, most minute care being taken to preserve the original style and coloring in every detail. The hall is nearly finished, the fine ceiling, constructed in 1489 by Aymonet Corniaux, architect to the dukes of Savoy, was in an excellent state of preservation.

What sub-type of article is it?

Cultural Restoration Historical Preservation

What keywords are associated?

Chillon Restoration Lake Geneva Byron Prisoner Aymonet Corniaux Savoy Ceiling

What entities or persons were involved?

Aymonet Corniaux

Where did it happen?

Chateau Of Chillon, Lake Of Geneva, Switzerland

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Chateau Of Chillon, Lake Of Geneva, Switzerland

Key Persons

Aymonet Corniaux

Outcome

restoration progressing slowly but surely; hall nearly finished; ceiling in excellent state of preservation

Event Details

The restoration of the Chateau of Chillon, built in the beginning of the 13th century and celebrated by Byron's 'The Prisoner of Chillon,' is progressing with minute care to preserve original style and coloring. The hall is nearly finished, and the ceiling constructed in 1489 by Aymonet Corniaux, architect to the dukes of Savoy, was in an excellent state of preservation.