Ottawa , Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Victoria Memorial Museum Building
L'Édifice Commémoratif Victoria
Photographed By Robert Rusaw, June 13, 2022
1. Victoria Memorial Museum Building Marker
Built between 1905 and 1911, this Tudor Revival structure with its crenellated roofline holds a prominent place in the history of Canadian museums. Originally constructed for the Geological Survey of Canada to feature well-lit exhibition areas, it is Canada's first building designed specifically for national museum collections and research. Over the years, it has been home to no fewer than four national museums devoted to natural history, science and technology, human history and fine art.
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Commission des lieux et monuments historiques du Canada
Government of Canada - Gouvernement du Canada
Erected by Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Historic Sites and Monuments Board series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1905.
Location. 45° 24.766′ N, 75° 41.397′ W. Marker is in Ottawa, Ontario. Marker is on McLeod Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ottawa ON K2P 2L6, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Woolly Mammoth / Le mammouth laineux (a few steps from this marker); Diamond Jenness (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Parliament Fire (about 90 meters away); John Macoun (about 90 meters away); John R. Booth Residence / La Résidence de John R. Booth (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); The Gouzenko Affair / L’Affaire Gouzenko (approx. 0.9 kilometers away); Igor Gouzenko (approx. 0.9 kilometers away); Marion Dewar Plaza (approx. 0.9 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ottawa.
Photographed By Robert Rusaw, June 13, 2022
2. Victoria Memorial Museum Building
Photographed By Valentine & Sons Publishing Co., Ltd., circa 1909
3. Museum, Ottawa, Canada
Credits. This page was last revised on June 21, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 21, 2022, by Robert Rusaw of Massena, New York. This page has been viewed 85 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 21, 2022, by Robert Rusaw of Massena, New York. 3. submitted on June 21, 2022. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
