John R. Booth Residence is a landmark of Ottawa’s industrial heritage, once home to one of the city’s most influential lumber barons. Built in 1909, the residence showcases the grandeur and ambition of Ottawa’s timber era, with intricate woodwork, fine masonry, and refined architectural details. The house is part of Canada’s National Historic Sites network, symbolizing both entrepreneurial success and civic development. Today, it stands as a well-preserved example of early 20th-century luxury and craftsmanship. Visitors can admire the building’s ornate façade and learn about the life of John R. Booth, a key figure in shaping Ottawa’s economic history.
Location: 45.4164405, -75.6922455
Tags:
– House Number: 252
– Building: yes
– Number of Floors: 3
– Heritage: 2
– Heritage Authority: hsmbc
– heritage:website: https://www.historicplaces.ca/en/rep-reg/place-lieu.aspx?id=12018
– Historic Significance: building
– hsmbc:criteria: nhs
– hsmbc:inscription_date: 1990-11-16
– mapillary: 170007188265033
– Name: John R. Booth Residence
– ref:hpc: 12018
– Source: City of Ottawa
– survey:date: 2019-04-11
– Wikidata: Q4943874
– Street: Metcalfe Street