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26 mar
2017
Rideau Canal with Stanton & Marchand Residence
2017
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Intensification within the boundary of the University of Ottawa.
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+2.5
40 votes
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The view of University of Ottawa from the Rideau Canal had a few important addition like the Faculty of Social Sciences and the other residences....
15 mar
2017
Former Macdonald Hall at University of Ottawa
2017
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Reference number:
AE-1051
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We gave it a
+5
Better use of available space. Dilapidated buldings replaced by more functional ones.
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Visitors's vote
+3.6
28 votes
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Both photos show the former Macdonald Hall. The Hall was demolished a few weeks after the 2016 photos was taken in order to make room for the new STEM Complex that will be built at the same location.
The bungalow type building in front of the archival photo was...
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Reference number:
AE-938
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We gave it a
-5
Regression in the urban fabric. Increase in car traffic.
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Visitors's vote
+1.7
33 votes
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This comparison, and the many that will follow, gives an idea of what Nicholas Street used to be compared to the long 417 Queensway off ramp and onramp that it is now.
As the archival photo shows, the modest Nicholas Street had some flaws; it had several parking lots...
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03 mar
2017
Former Supermarket on Osgoode
2017
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Reference number:
AE-982
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We gave it a
-3
Drop in quality and quantity of proximity services.
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Visitors's vote
-3.5
41 votes
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The Osgoode IGA Grocery Store occupied the space of the Mac’s on Osgoode Street. On the East side of the grocery store had Quinn’s Candy & Cigarette convenience store and an electronic TV and radios sales and repair store. This substitution illustrates the struggle and death of independent grocers...
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