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Beyond the Plaque: the former Adath Jeshuran Synagogue at 375 King Edward Avenue
By Nancy Miller ChenierIf this heritage designated building at 375 King Edward Avenue with its Moorish-inspired decorative metal domes had a traditional bronze plaque, it would note that in 1904, it was the place of worship for Ottawa’s first Jewish congregation. When designated in 2016, it was described as Romanesque Revival style designed by architect…
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City rejects further study of a Heritage Conservation District (HCD) near Macdonald Gardens Park
By Allen Brown On June 9, 2026, the City of Ottawa’s Built Heritage Committee endorsed a Heritage Planning staff feasibility assessment that recommended the city not proceed with an HCD study or prepare an HCD plan for the area around Macdonald Gardens Park in Lowertown East. The assessment found that the area was not a…
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A French-Canadian Austrian in Lowertown! – The Finks
By Marc Aubin, with input from a book by Maurice FinkSpecial thanks to Jeannine Fink, Lynda Fink, and Nicole Davis-Lafrenière This story and this photo of 162 Bolton Street, which has now been donated to the City of Ottawa Archives, was precipitated by the death of Jeannine Kennedy Fink in 2025. Jeannine was a great…
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Pothier House recognized with city heritage award
By Curtis Wolfe The City of Ottawa’s Heritage Award of Merit for Restoration has been awarded to Matthew Villeneuve and Isabelle Leclerc-Morin, co-owners of Pothier House at 207 Cathcart Street, for their work in restoring the building’s two-storey porch. The award recognizes projects that restore a heritage property to its original form and overall character,…
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Beyond the plaque: the Green House at 174-176 King Edward Avenue
By Nancy Miller Chenier In 1978, the City of Ottawa designated this one and a half stone double building with end chimneys and dormers as one of the few surviving stone cottages reminiscent of Ottawa’s origins with the Rideau Canal. In 2026, it is currently Lowertown’s only residential stone cottage and it does have strong…
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Did you know? Replacing windows on heritage properties often requires a permit
By Curtis Wolfe Did you know that properties located within a heritage conservation district, or having an individual heritage designation, usually require a heritage permit before their windows can be replaced?Windows are considered an important part of a building’s heritage character. Their size, shape, materials, and even the way they open, contribute to the overall…
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