Sandy Hill

15 mar
2017
Former Macdonald Hall at University of Ottawa

Sandy Hill

Macdonald Hall, University of Ottawa, STEM

~1970

2017

Former Macdonald Hall with the Barracks in front.

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University of Ottawa

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Title: Untitled. Reference number: AE-1051

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Better use of available space. Dilapidated buldings replaced by more functional ones.

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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...

11 mar
2017
Looking South on Nicholas Street at Laurier Avenue

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Nicholas Street, Laurier Street, University of Ottawa

~1970

2016

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University of Ottawa

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Title: Untitled. Reference number: AE-938

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Regression in the urban fabric. Increase in car traffic.

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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...

03 mar
2017
Former Supermarket on Osgoode

Sandy Hill

Central neighbourhoods needs more groceries and amenities.

~1970

2017

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University of Ottawa

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Title: Untitled. Reference number: AE-982

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Drop in quality and quantity of proximity services.

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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...

06 jll
2013
Former Hastey Street @ Laurier

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University of Ottawa, Hastey Street, Laurier Street

1938

2013

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Library & Archives Canada

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Heritage preservation.

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The former Hastey street was named after the Mayor Mr. Robert A. Hastey. Strangely, Mr. Hastey was in office for less than a month. Before that, he has been a city councillor for about 12 years.The Hastey street was removed when the University of Ottawa expanded south....