VMAO: Virtual Museum of Architecture Ottawa

The Grand Mississippi Hotel

BronwenMarchant — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 18:04:00 +0000

The Grand Mississippi Hotel BronwenMarchant Wed, 08/24/2022 - 14:04

Scalar Book

Going Out With A Bang: The Concealed History of The Mississippi Hotel

The Grand Mississippi Hotel

Map location

45.137094375494, -76.142351031303

The Grand Mississippi Hotel

BronwenMarchant — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 18:04:00 +0000

The Grand Mississippi Hotel BronwenMarchant Wed, 08/24/2022 - 14:04

Scalar Book

Going Out With A Bang: The Concealed History of The Mississippi Hotel

The Grand Mississippi Hotel

Map location

45.137094375494, -76.142351031303

Westboro Gas Station

sharontrac — Tue, 20 Jul 2021 01:48:34 +0000

Westboro Gas Station

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sharontrac Mon, 07/19/2021 - 21:48

Item Source URL

https://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/cottage-gas-station-in-westboro-could…

Item Date

2019

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Campanile Church

sharontrac — Tue, 20 Jul 2021 01:21:10 +0000

Campanile Church

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sharontrac Mon, 07/19/2021 - 21:21

Item Source URL

https://heritageottawa.org/news/federal-study-centre-be-transferred-canada-lands

Item Creators / Authors

Heritage Ottawa

Building

Campanile Church

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Abbotsford House

sharontrac — Tue, 20 Jul 2021 01:17:19 +0000

Abbotsford House

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sharontrac Mon, 07/19/2021 - 21:17

Item Source URL

http://www.ottawahh.com/?p=1351

Item Creators / Authors

Ottawa's History and Heritage

Building

Abbotsford House

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Senate of Canada Building

sharontrac — Tue, 20 Jul 2021 01:09:59 +0000

Senate of Canada Building

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sharontrac Mon, 07/19/2021 - 21:09

Item Source URL

https://ncc-ccn.gc.ca/our-plans/showcase-illumination-project-senate-canada-bui…

Item Creators / Authors

National Capital Commission

Building

Senate of Canada Building

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Campanile Church

sharontrac — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 00:49:45 +0000

Campanile Church

Alternate or Former Names and Building Use

Federal Study Centre

sharontrac Wed, 06/23/2021 - 20:49

Street Address

1495 Heron Road, Ottawa Ontario

Municipality

Ottawa ON

Groundbreaking Year

1965

Building Type

religious

Architects

Tim Murray

Description

The Campanile Church was built as a apart of complex that was commissioned by the Sisters of Congress of Notre Dame. The building is centered in the middle of the complex with the other twelve buildings enclosing it. It is characterized by its brick and concrete exterior, clean lines, and copper roof which represents modern architecture of the time. The Sisters of Congress of Notre Dame only occupied the building for a mere 8 years before it was turned over to the government due to financial issues. Beginning in the mid-1970s, it has operated as the Federal Study Centre where courses for the Canadian Emergency Management College were taught until 2012. The building has been vacant since.

Map location

45.381584501422, -75.653183372721

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Abbotsford House

sharontrac — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 00:32:49 +0000

Abbotsford House sharontrac Wed, 06/23/2021 - 20:32

Street Address

950 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K1S 5G6

Municipality

Ottawa ON

Groundbreaking Year

1867

Architects

Alexander Mutchmor

Description

Originally built as a residence for the Bytown pioneer Alexander Mutchmor in 1867, the Abbotsford House reflects significant historical value for the city of Ottawa. Mutchmor eventually sold his home in which it was repurposed to be a senior home and long-term care centre. To accommodate for its new function, renovations and additions where made to the original structure to allow for more space.

Map location

45.399217158525, -75.686701304254

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Westboro Gas Station

sharontrac — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 23:56:37 +0000

Westboro Gas Station sharontrac Wed, 06/23/2021 - 19:56

Street Address

70 Richmond Rd. at Island Park Drive

Municipality

Ottawa ON

Groundbreaking Year

1934

Building Type

commercial

Description

The Westboro Gas Station was first constructed in 1934 to be a gas station for motor vehicles. This building is one of the few examples of an early drive-thru gas station remaining in Canada. Its unique cottage-like character, age, and prominent location has caught the attention of heritage activists who are against redevelopment on top of the site as it is a symbol of historical development in Ottawa.

Map location

45.396876655385, -75.742412283413

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Senate of Canada Building

sharontrac — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 23:24:07 +0000

Senate of Canada Building

Alternate or Former Names and Building Use

Grand Trunk Central Station (1912-1966)

Union Station (1912-1966)

Government Conference Centre (1966-2018)

sharontrac Wed, 06/23/2021 - 19:24

Street Address

2 Rideau Street, Ottawa

Municipality

Ottawa ON

Groundbreaking Year

1912

Building Type

government

Architects

Description

The Senate of Canada Building is located at 2 Rideau Street in the heart of downtown Ottawa. The original use of the building was a railway station that operated until 1966. Today, it is the temporary seat for the Senate of Canada. The building was built strategically across from the Chateau Laurier Hotel where many travelers would often stay after departing from the station. This tactic by the railway companies and the Canadian government helped to increase and promote tourism to the city.

Architectural Style

Beaux-Arts

Map location

45.424468505817, -75.693020004952

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VMAO: Virtual Museum of Architecture Ottawa

The Grand Mississippi Hotel

The Grand Mississippi Hotel

Westboro Gas Station

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Item Source / Archive Name

Building

Campanile Church

Item Creators / Authors

Building

Abbotsford House

Item Creators / Authors

Building

Senate of Canada Building

Item Creators / Authors

Building

Campanile Church

Municipality

Building Type

Architects

45.381584501422, -75.653183372721

Abbotsford House

Municipality

Architects

45.399217158525, -75.686701304254

Westboro Gas Station

Municipality

Building Type

45.396876655385, -75.742412283413

Senate of Canada Building

Municipality

Building Type

Architects

Architectural Style

45.424468505817, -75.693020004952