Sparks Street looking West
Compare this image to
a similar one taken in the late 19th century.
The Scottish Ontario Chambers (at left) and the Langevin Block (at right) are present in both
photographs. The imposing Postal Station B and several tall buildings now dominate
the skyline, and everything West of Elgin in this area was demolished to make way for the Confederation
Square, including the Russell House Hotel from which the early photograph was taken.
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