Edward Drake Building, Federal heritage building in Ottawa, Canada
The Edward Drake Building features six floors of modern architecture with clean lines and functional spaces designed for government operations.
Constructed in 1964, the building initially served as the CBC headquarters before becoming the Communications Security Establishment facility in 1997.
The structure represents Canadian federal architecture of the 1960s, designed by David Gordon McKinstry to accommodate broadcasting and communication needs.
Located at the intersection of Riverside Drive, Heron Road, and Bronson Avenue, the building provides office space for federal government departments.
The building received its current name in 2015 to honor Edward Drake, the first director of the Communications Security Establishment.
Location: Ottawa
Inception: 1964
Architectural style: modern architecture
Floors above the ground: 6
Address: 1500 Bronson Avenue
GPS coordinates: 45.37830,-75.68750
Latest update: March 8, 2025 09:35
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