The Hidden Gems feature is back after a rejuvenating holiday break and some well-deserved winter hibernation!
For the first post of the new year, I’ve decided to go with a true Ottawa gem. A building that is one of the best examples of turn-of the-century architecture in the city. You can find it on the corner of Elgin and Sparks, right across the street from the NAC.
This 4-storey heritage building features many classical details including an intricate cornice and pediment roof. The use of colour in the façade is another thing that stands out, with a stone grey ground floor, followed by three red brick floors, all crowned by a green roof, similar in tone to the copper roof of the Parliament Buildings nearby.
Definitely one of my favorite buildings in Ottawa, and worth a look next time you’re walking down Elgin Street!
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