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24 Sussex Drive, originally called Gorffwysfa and usually referred to simply as 24 Sussex, is the official residence of the prime minister of Canada, located in the New Edinburgh neighbourhood of Ottawa, Ontario. [1] Built between 1866 and 1868 by Joseph Merrill Currier, it has been the official home of the prime minister of Canada since 1951.
Apr 15, 2024 · The $4.3 million project to decommission 24 Sussex Drive includes removing and storing the "heritage fabric, such as doors and mouldings," abatement of asbestos and removal of "obsolete mechanical ...
Nov 5, 2017 · Despite this building being the official residence of the Canadian Prime Minister, most people know little about the history of 24 Sussex. 24 Sussex before renovations were done in 1950 prior to Prime Minister Louis St. Laurent moving in. Source: The Ottawa Citizen. Built on four acres along the Ottawa River, 24 Sussex Drive was completed in 1868.
Apr 27, 2020 · April 28, 1951. One of the best-known addresses in Canada is 24 Sussex Drive, the official home of the Prime Minister. It is situated across the street from Rideau Hall, the residence of the Governor General, in the tony New Edinburgh neighbourhood of Ottawa. The home, located on a four-acre estate, is perched on a cliff beside the French ...
Apr 7, 2024 · In addition, there is the infamous pool, connected to the main house by an underground tunnel. Construction of the swimming pool. Credit: Ottawa Citizen. Making a splash – In 1975, a 20×40 foot pool was installed in a separate purpose-built pool house. The pool cost $200,000.
Aug 24, 2023 · Completed in 1868, the Main Residence at 24 Sussex Drive (originally named Gorffwysfa, or “Place of Rest” in Welsh) holds a Federal Heritage Buildings Review Office (FHBRO) “Classified” heritage designation. Situated on 2.15 hectares of grounds overlooking the Ottawa River, it comprises 34 rooms, covering approximately 1,010 square metres, and ancillary buildings. Built by Joseph […]
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Apr 16, 2023 · 24 Sussex Drive, the official residence of the Canadian prime minister, is in total disrepair. A new report from the National Capital Commission has said that the building — which has not been occupied since 2015 — is now home to swathes of mold, asbestos, lead, and the bodies of dead rodents rather than Canada's political elite.
