Lord Elgin Hotel – 1941 & 2013

Pictures from the Lord Elgin Hotel Scrapbook

Construction – 1940 & 2013

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Urbsite: The Lord Elgin Hotel – Part 1

Postcard – 1941 & 2013

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Looking South On Elgin From Albert – 1941 & 2013

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Ottawa Past & Present: Elgin Street Looking South

Widening Elgin Street – 1939 & 2013

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November 1941: Cornerstone Ceremony

Mackenzie King (left) and Ottawa Mayor Stanley Lewis laying the cornerstone

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From Urbsite: Elgin Street In Black & White

The silver trowel in King’s hand is still on display in Laurier House.

Another Angle:

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New Wings: 1970s & 2013

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Urbsite: The Lord Elgin Hotel – Part 1

More Pictures From The Scrapbook

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Wikipedia: Lord Elgin Hotel

Urbsite: The Lord Elgin Hotel – Part 1


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