The Pavillon Jean-Olivier-Briand was known as the Grand Séminaire de Québec from 1882 until 1959, when it was became the priests’ residence. It was built between 1879 and 1882 according to plans by Joseph-Ferdinand Peachy, who also designed the immense central staircase of iron and stone. It was built in England and installed by Carrier’s of Lévis.