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Low-Town Obs. 
n. the part of a towlying closest to the water front, usually the oldest part of the town and that where many business establishments are located; specifically, this part of Quebec City.
See also: Lower Town
- 1764 Alexander Mackenzie & John Grant, Have to sell at their Store, in the Low-Town of Quebec, A Great Variety of Goods. . . .
- 1766 This is to acquaint the Public, That Simon's Coffee-House, in the Low-Town, was open'd on Friday last; where Gentlemen will always meet with good Entertainment.
- 1764 Alexander Mackenzie & John Grant, Have to sell at their Store, in the Low-Town of Quebec, A Great Variety of Goods. . . .