Ottawa Heritage - New Edinburgh Multi-Cache

Built in 1898 as the gardener’s cottage for the original owner, Alexander Lumsden, it is now the studio of landscape artist Gordon Harrison. The one-and-a half storey cottage is a Queen Anne-inspired design with a medium-sloped roof and returned eaves. It features a projecting entry with gabled roof supported by decorative sawn brackets and also boosts a “spider’s web” triangular transom light. At one time there was a long narrow green house attached to the structure. There are two-over-six, triple windows on east elevation. The high foundation wall is of stone construction while upper walls are finished in smooth stucco.

AB = number of vertical bars on the gate.

One of the most vivid examples of the art deco style of the 1930s. The main construction materials came from Canada (wood and grey granite from Quebec) and from France (pink marble from Bourgogne, and a travertine from St. Quentin. Interior treasures include: Aubusson tapestries (hall); a tapestry from the Manufacture des Gobelins and bronze doors (drawing room); walls covered with white birch bark and 1930s-style furnishings (birch room) and the 1950s (round room); decorations by André Bizette-Lindet, a mural by Alfred Courmes (dining room); walls with chisel carvings (the ambassador’s office).

18CD = the year that Thomas McKay died. It is on the historic plaque located at WP#2 across the street from the Embassy of France.

It is here, in close proximity to Rideau Hall and the Prime Minister’s residence, that Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada offers accommodation and hospitality to visiting heads of state. 7 Rideau Gate is one of six official residences – all “designated” federal heritage buildings – located in Canada’s Capital Region that are owned by the federal government of Canada on behalf of all Canadians and managed by the National Capital Commission (NCC). Canada's Government Guest House has been decorated to create a distinctively Canadian experience using pieces of art and furniture from the NCC’s Official Residences Crown Collection to recapture much of the original character and spirit of this historic house. Henry Osgood Burritt built the house in 1862.

E = the number of chimneys on 7 Rideau Gate that you can see from WP#3

Note: There has been some confusion with this clue. Apparently, if you use the satellite images from Google, there's another chimney that you can't see from this position.

Rideau Hall has been the official Ottawa residence and workplace of every governor general of Canada since Confederation. The architecture has evolved over time as each new governor general built a new section. There is a lot to see inside and tour guides are always available to explain the evolution of the building as well as the evolution of the role of the governor general. Photography and videotaping is not allowed inside the residence.

199F = the International Year of Older Persons on the small plaque located at WP#4.

The Community Centre is located on the top floor of a heritage early 20th century schoolhouse. The west section was built in 1906 and the front wing in 1919, both designed by architect and building superintendent for the Ottawa Board of Education, William B. Garvock. Many heritage features remain, such as tin ceilings, terrazzo floors, original moldings and woodwork.

19GH = the year on the plaque for Critchon Street School.

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