Ottawa , Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

89 And 91 Rideau Street
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89 et 91 Rue Rideau

89 And 91 Rideau Street Marker - English text image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Robert Rusaw, May 1, 2022

1. 89 And 91 Rideau Street Marker - English text

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Rideau Street has been Ottawa's premier commercial street since the 19th Century. These two buildings, now incorporated into the Hudson's Bay Company Store, are typical of the commercial structures that once lined the street. 89 Rideau Street, constructed in 1910, is a simple white brick structure with restrained classically-inspired details. It's neighbour, 91 Rideau Street was completed in 1901 and features a stone string course and dressed stone lintels. The buildings, while very different stylistically, form part of a consistent turn-of-the-century streetscape that continues to the William Street Mall.

Designated Heritage Property 1983

La rue Rideau constitue la principale rue commerciale d'Ottawa depuis le XIX siécle. Les deux immeubles, qui font maintenant partie du magasin la baie, sont représentatifs du type d'édifices commerciaux qui longeaient autrefois rue. Le 89, rue Rideau, construit en 1910, est une structure simple de brique blanche qui a conservé des caractéristiques d'inspiration classique. Son Voisin, le 91, rue Rideau, a été acheve en 1901 et est doté d'un cordon de

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pierre et de linteaux en pierre de taille. Les immeubles, bien que de stile fort different, s'integrent à un paysage de rue type du début du siécle qui se prolonge jusqu'au mail de la rue William

Bien désigné historique en 1989

Erected 1983 by City of Ottawa.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1901.

Location. 45° 25.579′ N, 75° 41.514′ W. Marker is in Ottawa, Ontario. It is on Rideau Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 99 Rideau Street, Ottawa ON K1N 5W8, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Ontario.

It is also in Central Canada.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony,

the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

and Rupert’s Land.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Grand Central Hotel / Hôtel Grand Central (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); By Ward Market Building (about 120 meters away); By Ward Market Heritage Conservation District (about 120 meters away); Swalwell-Borbridge Building (1875) (about 210 meters away); Connaught Building / L’Édifice Connaught (about 210 meters away); Le Droit (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); York Street Millennium Fountain (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Mile of History / Le Mille Historique (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ottawa.

89 And 91 Rideau Street Marker - french text image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Robert Rusaw, May 1, 2022

2. 89 And 91 Rideau Street Marker - french text

89 And 91 Rideau Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Robert Rusaw, May 1, 2022

3. 89 And 91 Rideau Street

Credits. This page was last revised on June 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 11, 2022, by Robert Rusaw of Massena, New York. This page has been viewed 252 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 11, 2022, by Robert Rusaw of Massena, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.

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89 And 91 Rideau Street
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89 et 91 Rue Rideau