War Memorial - Confederation Square

National War Memorial
Confederation Square (map 5)
Sculpture - Vernon March Family
Layout - Jacques Gréber
1926-1939 III

element of Confederation Square National Historic Site
planned to face Rideau Street between Union Station and Chateau Laurier
later centred on Beaux-Arts Avenue (up Elgin Street)
required burning or demolition of Russell Hotel, Theatre, City Hall, Post Office, and Church
Confederation Square redesigned by Jacques Greber, 1937
"Square" conceived as a Beaux-Arts urban plan
Grand approach to Peace Tower recommended by Gréber
oblique view widens tower appearance and suits picturesque Gothic style
same views from Driveway, Canal, and Nicholas (now blocked by Mackenzie-King Bridge, National Arts Centre and National Defence).
Beaux-Arts buildings of standard cornice height intended to surround square
Bennet t (1915) and Gréber (1937) planned enlarged Union Station
Monument dedicated by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, 1939