"COMMISSARIAT BUILDING 1827" ~ Ottawa
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The Commissariat Building (Bytown Museum) is located in Ottawa, Ontario.
Waymark Code: WMDANE
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 12/15/2011
Views: 40
The Commissariat is "the oldest existing stone building in Ottawa, was used as a storehouse, office and treasury during the construction of the Rideau Canal (1826-32) under the direction of Lieutenant-Colonel John By, R.E. Its superb masonry and solid construction are typical of the stonework done by Scottish masons along the Rideau Canal and, at a later date, on private homes in eastern Ontario. In 1854, the building was turned over to the Canadian government and, until 1951, was used successively by various departments concerned with the maintenance of the canal."
Plaque is located inside the Museum.
HOURS OF OPERATION
21 May – 10 October, 2011
Open daily, from 10 am to 5 pm
Thursday to 9 pm (free admission after 5pm)
11 October – 19 May, 2012
Open Tuesday to Sunday from 11 am to 4 pm
Open on Remembrance Day from 12 noon to 4 pm (free admission)
Closed Mondays, Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Year's Day
You will not be charged entrance fees to take a photo of the plaque.
Address or location of plaque: The Museum is located alongside the set of eight locks on the Rideau Canal between Parliament Hill and the Château Laurier.
Physical location of plaque: City
"Ontario Plaques" Website for this "Plaque": [Web Link]
A web-site for more details.: [Web Link]
Description of any physical remains at site of "Historical Plaque": The building is intact and still in place.
This 'Plaque' describes: A 'Structure'
Condition of sign: Very Good
Is this a bilingual sign?: Yes !
What is the second/third language?: French
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Visit Instructions:
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No Waymark owner "Visits" allowed when setting up the Waymark.
Subsequent visits, at another time with photo are acceptable.
NOTE: All photos must include the 'O.H.P.Plaque' at its location to qualify for a "Visited"