O'Connor street

1968
2013
Sparks street of 1968 which was more animated that it is today.
A deserted Sparks Street in 2013.
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Once again, this archive photos from the 60s shows a much more animated and thriving Sparks street as it was the main shopping area in the downtown area before the Rideau Centre was built.  No exact date was provided with the picture but it shows a fair guess would be...
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1938
2013
Lisgar street at O'Connor in Ottawa in 1938
Lisgar street at O'Connor in Ottawa in 2013
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Most of the houses on the left hand side have been replaced by a parking lot.The condo tower in the 2013 shot is the Soho Lisgar....
1938
2013
Albert street in Ottawa with the Hunter Building in 1938
Albert Street in Ottawa in 2013
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1938
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Albert street in Ottawa much more inviting and friendly
The Wall on Albert street in Ottawa
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Let's hope this is not what they have in mind when they are talking about inviting street-level design....
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