East Block - L’Édifice de L’Est - Ottawa, Ontario
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N 45° 25.470 W 075° 41.870
18T E 445407 N 5030345
This plaque has been erected near the entrance to the building known as the East Block of the Parliament Buildings. Cette plaque est située près de l'entrée de l'édifice de l'est et fait partie des édifices du parlement.
Waymark Code: WMY96F
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 05/13/2018
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member fi67
Views: 10

Text of the plaque:

The East Block

This building, completed in 1865, was the centre of Canada's government for 110 years. It housed the offices of the Privy Council, the Prime Minister , and until 1942, those of the Governor General. In 1981 Public Works Canada completed the restoration of the historic chambers and the renovation of offices for parliamentarians.

A small plaque above the preceding one reads as follows:

This plaque was unveiled why her Majesty the Queen on April 17, 1982.

L’Édifice de L’Est

Achevé en 1865, cet édifice fut pendant 110 ans le siège du gouvernement canadien. Il a logé les bureaux du conseil privé et du premier ministre et, jusqu’en 1941, ceux du Gouverneur Général. En 1981, Travaux Publics Canada a terminé la restauration des pièces historiques et la rénovation des bureaux destinés aux parlementaires.

Cette plaque a été dévoilée par Sa Majesté la reine le 17 avril 1982. Cette plaque est située au dessus de la plaque de l’édifice de l’est.

Renseignements Additionnels: (visit link)
Group that erected the marker: National Capital Commission - Commission de la capitale nationale

URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: [Web Link]

Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
Wellington Street - Parliament Hill
Ottawa, ON Canada


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