Thomas D'Arcy McGee Building, Government office building on Sparks Street, Ottawa, Canada
Description
The Thomas D'Arcy McGee Building is a 12-story structure at 90 Sparks Street featuring a contemporary brick exterior. Government offices occupy the upper floors while retail shops line the lower levels.
History
The structure opened in 1981 as the Royal Bank Centre before the federal government purchased it in 2001. This change of ownership brought a new identity reflecting the nation's political heritage.
Culture
The building honors Thomas D'Arcy McGee, an Irish-Canadian political figure who shaped the nation's early development. Walking past it, you connect with a key person in Canada's founding story.
Practical
The building sits directly on Sparks Street with ground-floor shops easily accessible to pedestrians. It is walkable from nearby downtown attractions and central transit stops.
Did you know?
The site marks where Thomas D'Arcy McGee was killed in 1868, a pivotal moment in Canadian political life. This connection adds historical weight to an otherwise modern downtown structure.
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