Bytown Bicentennial Bytes
To help celebrate the 200th anniversary of the founding of Bytown in 1826 and the beginning of the construction of the Rideau Canal, we have created a series of BICENTENNIAL BYTES about some of the key places — buildings, structures and landscapes — that help capture some of our shared history.
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31. Campbell House / Former Chelsea Club
Located at 236 Metcalfe Street this elegant 2 1/2 storey red brick house was erected in 1884 and is an excellent example of the Second Empire style, whose most characteristic feature is the Mansard roof. Inspired by…
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32. Pattee / Freiman House
Built in 1891, this beautiful house at 149 Somerset Street West is a rare surviving example of late 19th century city mansion architecture in Centretown. It is significant for both its design and its association with…
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33. Fraser School House
This simple but sturdy stone building sits in splendid isolation near Sussex Drive at 62-64 John Street in New Edinburgh. Originally constructed in 1837 by industrialist and founder of the village of New Edinburgh,…
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34. Rideau Hall
The elegant and historic Rideau Hall, residence of Canada’s governors general for more than 160 years, is located on a large, wooded estate near the Ottawa River, just 3.5 kms from Parliament Hill. The massive stone…
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35. Former Adath Jeshurun Synagogue
Constructed in 1904, this unique building at 375 King Edward Avenue is the oldest purpose-built synagogue in Ottawa. An excellent example of early synagogue architecture in the Romanesque Revival style, it’s eye…
