The Central Post Office is a historic building in
Ottawa
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,
Ontario
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, Canada. The building was completed in 1939, replacing a
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style office built in 1876. This original office was located in what is today
Confederation Square
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, and was demolished in order to construct the grand public space. The new office was designed by
W.E. Noffke, it is located on the western edge of the square at the end of
Sparks Street
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Chateauesque style with
Art Deco
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elements. It is noted for the decorative carved
lion
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s arranged around its base.
The Central Post Office is currently home to offices for the
Privy Council of Canada
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, with a
Canada Post
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post office on the main floor.
References
*"Sparks Street a peoplewatcher's paradise." Graham Hughes. ''The Ottawa Citizen.'' Ottawa, Ont.: Aug 26, 1998. pg. B.3
Old Ottawa Post Office Building Razed After Service of 62 Years The Gazette
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, June 24, 1938, p. 9.
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Buildings and structures in Ottawa
Post office buildings in Canada
Art Deco architecture in Canada
Buildings and structures completed in 1939