Byward Market

~1930
2013
Train leaving Union Station downtown Ottawa
Conference Centre in Ottawa
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We gave it a
-2
The train station is now in the suburbs. The shores of the Rideau Canal are seriously underused.
Visitors's vote
-1.3
79 votes
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1938
2013
Rideau Street with the Daly Building and the Corry Block
Rideau Street in 2013 without the Daly Building and the Corry Block
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We gave it a
-5
The block on the left-hand side has been demolished to increase traffic flow. Daly Block demolished
Visitors's vote
-2.9
75 votes
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Everybody knows the Daly building on the right-hand side of the photo. The Corry Block where the sign "Banque Canadienne Nationale" is on the left-hand side.  The NCC decided to tear down both buildings, and many others, to increase car flow into the area.  They had the clever idea of creating...
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~1940
2011
Sussex Drive in 1938
Sussex Drive in 1938
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We gave it a
-4
Highway section on Sussex. The memorial there is not a destination.
Visitors's vote
-0.3
47 votes
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~1890
2011
Corner of Sussex Drive and George Street around 1890
Corner of Sussex Drive and George Street in 2012
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We gave it a
+4
The NCC gave a second life to this heritage building. Hats off!
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+2.6
78 votes
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