City Hall

06 nov
2014
Aerial View of the Rideau Canal

Centretown

Elgin Street, Basin, Arean, City Hall, Rideau Canal

~1927

2014

Aerial View of the Rideau Canal in Ottawa around 1920

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National Capital Commission

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Numerous heritage buildings demolished when the Gréber plan was implemented.

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This aerial view of the downtown Ottawa shows how the land around the Rideau Canal has changed over the years. The year at which the picture was taken can be estimated to 1927 from the existing buildings and landmarks; The Russell House burned down in 1928 and the Peace Tower...

31 aou
2014
Aerial View of Elgin Street with Parliament

Centretown

Wellington street, City Hall, Russell House, War Memorial, Elgin Street

~1910

2014

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National Capital Commission

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The dynamic in the core would have been totally different if Elgin would have not been widened.

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This aerial view reveals that the northern section of Elgin Street has drastically changed over the years. Essentially, all the buildings located on the East side of Elgin Street have been demolished to make room for the NAC and the War Memorial. We believe that the dynamic of downtown Ottawa...