Corry Block
The Corry Block was the first modern building in Ottawa. It was built before the Union Station and was located on south side of Rideau Street.Road expansion and priorities given to car traffic had reason of the Corry Block: Mackenzie Avenue has been expanded south in this awkward urban interchange which merge into Colonel By Drive.
21 oct
2012
Corry Block
2012
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We gave it a
-5
Heritage demolition. Car is king in the downtown core.
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Visitors's vote
-2.9
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Built in 1903, Corry Block was one of the first modern buildings in Ottawa. It was demolished in the 60s....
21 oct
2012
Sussex and Rideau Street Intersection
2012
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We gave it a
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Shops with street level interactions and density replaced by this urban onramp.
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Visitors's vote
-2.9
114 votes
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Gréber had this genius idea back in 1938 to tear down this whole block to make sure that cars were moving smoothly in the core. We can read from the report:"It was proposed in our plans of 1938 to widen the space between the Chateau and the south side of Rideau...
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19 oct
2012
Corry Block next to Union Station
2012
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Rideau Canal Locks from Lock House.
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FA-001 TOPLEYDB / 3326185
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We gave it a
-3
Corry Block has been demolished.
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Visitors's vote
+1.3
88 votes
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