Archive: Arts and Culture

Arts and Culture

PHOTOGRAPHY IN OTTAWA

Story kiosk location Corner of Bank Street and Laurier Avenue West Important dates (1882 – 1896) G.A. Snider operated his photo studio at 136-138 Bank

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CAFÉ LE HIBOU

Story kiosk location Corner of Sussex and York Important dates (1965) The year that Café Le Hibou opened its doors at 521 Sussex Drive where

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THE AVALON THEATRE

Story kiosk location Corner of Bank Street and Second/Third Avenues Important dates (1928-1956) The Avalon Theatre, now a Home Hardware, screened films for almost 30

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Photo of the front building of the bath house. Showcases the top red bricking and and engraved City of Ottawa, The Plant Bath.
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PLANT BATH

Story kiosk location Corner of Preston and Somerset Street Important dates (1924 -1996) The Plant Baths operated until a lack of maintenance led to their

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SOMERSET HOUSE

Story kiosk location Corner of Bank Street and Somerset Important dates 1896 – The year that Crosby Carruthers department store was built. Audiofile Yes What

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TIN HOUSE

Story kiosk location Corner of Sussex and Murray Important dates (1961) – The year that the National Capital Commission saved the Tin House façade, which

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