Elgin Street

1887
2012
Russell House and green arch in 1887
Darcy Mcgee and NAC
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-5
Sparks was shortened. Emptiness replaced an hotel, restaurants, shops and theaters.
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On this photos we can see the Russell House (on the left) and the old City Hall behind the green arch....
1938
2012
Elgin and Sparks with the post office
Sparks and Elgin looking north
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We gave it a
-3
The north end of Elgin Street is now a urban thoroughfare.
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Corner of Elgin and Sparks Street when the post office was still up.The picture was taken before they built the war memorial and about 10 years after then have demolished the block where the Russell House used to live....
1910
2012
Former Ottawa City Hall in 1910
NAC en 2012
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We gave it a
-5
NAC which is turning its back to Elgin Street replaced a building & a public place
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The former Ottawa city hall was located at the corner of Elgin and Queen Street.The National Art Centre is now at the same location....
1910
2012
Grand Union Hotel in 1910
Corner of Elgin and Queen Streets in 2012
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A bunker replaced a magnificent hotel with street interaction.
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The Grand Union Hotel was erected at the south-west corner of Elgin and Queen Street in Ottawa....
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