Laurier Ave. East in the early 20th Century
Laurier House, which was the residence of two Prime Ministers, first Sir Wilfrid Laurier and later Mackenzie King.
A century ago, Laurier Ave. East was THE residential street in Ottawa with the Prime Minister, two cabinet ministers, two deputy ministers, the head of the Supreme Court, and four wealthy businessmen all living on the street. In this walk, we will explore through photos and commentary what the street looked like a hundred years ago and what remains the same.