Chambers Building

Constructed in 1890–1891, the Central Chambers was one of the largest undertakings of its kind in 19th century Ottawa. It is a notable example of the Queen Anne Revival style of commercial design and, in its time, represented an important departure from mainstream architecture, with an interior structure of brick and stone load-bearing walls, mixed with steel girders. Today, it is a fundamental element of Confederation Square and the streetscape around the National War Memorial.

Photo 971, Jun 2010