Sandy Hill in Ottawa, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Odell House
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Maison Odell
Photographed by Robert Rusaw, August 14, 2025
1. Odell House Marker
Built by brickyard owner Horace Odell as a wedding present for his son, this handsome building subsequently housed a doctor's office and the University of Ottawa's Department of Music. Distinguished by its Mansard Roof, central tower, and semi-circular dormers, it is an excellent example of the Second Empire Style popular in Canada in the 1870's.
Designated Heritage Property
Construite par le propriétaire de briqueterie Horace Odell en guise de présent de noces à son fils, cet immeuble attratant abrita également un cabinet de médecin ainsi que de départément de musique de l’Université d’Ottawa son comble brisé, sa tour centrale et ses lucarnes semi-circulaires remarquables en font un excellent exemple du style second empire populaire au Canada dans les années 1870.
Bien désigné historique en 1982
Erected 1982 by City of Ottawa.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1883.
Location.
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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: University of Ottawa / Université D'Ottawa (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); The University of Ottawa and Ontario's Francophones (about 150 meters away); A Tribute to the First Builders of the University of Ottawa (about 150 meters away); The University of Ottawa: Alma Matter of Thousands of Franco-Ontarians (about 150 meters away); University of Ottawa (about 210 meters away); Marion Dewar Plaza (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Canadian Airmen Lost Over Poland (approx. half a kilometer away); South African (Boer) War Memorial (approx. half a kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ottawa.
Photographed by Robert Rusaw, August 14, 2025
2. Odell House
Photographed by Robert Rusaw, August 14, 2025
3. Odell House
Photographed by Robert Rusaw, August 14, 2025
4. Odell House
Credits. This page was last revised on August 27, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 26, 2025, by Robert Rusaw of Massena, New York. This page has been viewed 360 times since then and 155 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 26, 2025, by Robert Rusaw of Massena, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
