Sir Leonard Tilley Building is a significant mid-20th-century government complex in Ottawa, named after one of Canada’s Fathers of Confederation. Constructed in the 1960s, the building reflects post-war architectural trends emphasizing practicality and modernism. It houses several federal departments and remains a hub of public service in the city. While not as old as some of Ottawa’s Gothic landmarks, it represents a new era of national growth and administrative expansion. The Sir Leonard Tilley Building continues to serve as an important part of Canada’s civic infrastructure, linking modern governance with historic legacy.
Location: 45.3778795, -75.690282
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– House Number: 719
– Building: commercial
– Number of Floors: 6
– Historic Significance: building
– Name: Sir Leonard Tilley Building
– Source: City of Ottawa
– Wikidata: Q7528252
– Wikipedia: English Wikipedia – Sir Leonard Tilley Building
– Street: Heron Road