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Ottawa Valley Silo

This old silo has the white pattern typical of the Ottawa Valley. Source.

Barrack Hill, Ottawa, c. 1860

Before Parliament Hill was Parliament Hill it was Barrack Hill. Some of its old military buildings can be seen here. In the background you can make out LaSalle Academy and Notre Dame Basilica, both of which still stand. Source.

Bruyere Street Sundials

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Shipping Receiving

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Lady Sophia Skating

Lady Sophia skating at Government House, Ottawa, February 1879. Source.

Ottawa Roundhouses

This CNR roundhouse was near the present-day Queensway's Nicholas Street turnoff. Source.

This CPR roundhouse was at Nepean Bay just to the west of Lebreton Flats. Source.

The remains of this turntable built in 1871 for the St. Lawrence and Ottawa Railway were uncovered just a little to the west of the CPR one. Source.

The Canadian Northern Railway had a roundhouse at 300 West Hunt Club Road. Source.

The Canadian Atlantic Railway had a roundhouse on Elgin Street. Source.

Birch Bark Embassy

Where you might think there would be marble on the walls and ceiling of the French Embassy's smoking room, it's birch bark. Source.

Parliament Hole

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Ottawa Train Station, 1967

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Ottawa Resistance Poster