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2014
Metcalfe Street in Ottawa around 1910 with the former YMCA and the public library
Metcalfe Street in Ottawa in 2014 with the Indigo Hotel and the public library
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We gave it a
-5
Library with neo-classical architecture replaced by another one more along the lines of brutalism.
Visitors's vote
-4.2
126 votes
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The public library is still where it used to be, but its envelop drastically changed from what it used to be.The former YMCA, on the left-hand side, has been converted into an hotel....
~1920
2014
Elgin Street with the former City hall and Grand Union Hôtel
Elgin Street with the NAC
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We gave it a
-5
The north end of Elgin Street is now a urban thoroughfare.
Visitors's vote
-4.4
129 votes
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Elgin Street got somewhat less friendly over the years....
~1910
2014
Bankers' row on Wellington Street in Ottawa around 1910
Wellington Street in Ottawa in 2014
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We gave it a
-5
Neo-classical architecture buildings demolished. Status quo of the NCC for several decades.
Visitors's vote
-4.2
113 votes
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~1910
2014
Sappers' Bridge in Ottawa around 1910
Plaza Bridge in Ottawa in 2014
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We gave it a
-3
Car traffic greatly increased since Wellington was widen.
Visitors's vote
-2.6
87 votes
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