Tabaret Hall University of Ottawa,
facing Cumberland Street north of Laurier
Count A.O. von Herbulis
1904-5, 1914 III
(0.5 km east of Union Station, map X)

• built in stages to replace previous University building destroyed by fire in 1904
• designed as model of US Capitol, with high dome and porticos on side wings
• symmetrical facade and plan, continued for all wings except most recent
• Roman Ionic Revival style, limestone exterior
• Modern dome replaced earlier nondecript lantern
• stylized image of portico used as symbol of the University

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