Byward Market - Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Grand Central Hotel / Hôtel Grand Central

1877

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 19, 2013

1. Grand Central Hotel / Hôtel Grand Central Marker

Inscription.

Built as a grocery store by Thomas Coffey, Sr., this building was the Grand Central Hotel from 1889 to 1907, and a Salvation Army hostel from 1908 to 1949.

Designated Heritage Property
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Construit au départ comme l'épicerie de Thomas Coffey, pére. L'immueble a abrite l'hôtel Grand Central de 1889 à 1907, puis d'auberge de l'Armee du Salut de 1908 à 1949.
Classé Monument Historique

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1982 Award of Excellence
In recognition of the sympathetic work in conserving the architectural character of the Grand Central Hotel
Completed August 1981

1982 Prix d'Excellence
En reconnaissance de l'excellent travail de conservation du caractère architectural du Grand Central Hotel

Terminé en août 1981

Erected 1982 by City of Ottawa.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1889.

Location. 45° 25.625′ N, 75° 41.491′ W. Marker is in Ottawa, Ontario. It is in Byward Market - Parliament Hill. Marker is at the intersection of George Street and William Street, on the right when traveling east on George Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 74 George St, Ottawa ON K1N 5W1, Canada. Touch for directions.

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within walking distance of this marker. By Ward Market Heritage Conservation District (within shouting distance of this marker); By Ward Market Building (within shouting distance of this marker); 89 And 91 Rideau Street / 89 et 91 Rue Rideau (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Le Droit (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); York Street Millennium Fountain (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Connaught Building / L’Édifice Connaught (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Café Le Hibou (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Mile of History / Le Mille Historique (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ottawa.

Grand Central Hotel Award of Excellence Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 19, 2013

2. Grand Central Hotel Award of Excellence Marker

Grand Central Hotel / Hôtel Grand Central and Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 19, 2013

3. Grand Central Hotel / Hôtel Grand Central and Markers

Credits. This page was last revised on January 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 9, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 708 times since then and 65 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 9, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.