The title of this plaque is Commissariat Building 1827. It was erected in 1958.
Inscription
COMMISSARIAT BUILDING
1827
This structure, the oldest existing stone building in
Ottawa, was used as a storehouse, office and treasury
during the construction of the Rideau Canal (1826-32)
under the direction of Lieutenant-Colonel John By, R.E.
Its superb masonry and solid construction are typical of
the stonework done by Scottish masons along the Rideau
Canal and, at a later date, on private homes in eastern
Ontario. In 1864, the building was turned over to
the Canadian government and, until 1951, was used
successively by various departments concerned with
the maintenance of the canal.
Erected by the Ontario Archaeological and Historic Sities Board
EDIFICE DE L’INTENDANCE, 1827
Cet édifice, le plus ancien à Ottawa, servit d’entrepôt et de bureau de la trésorerie pendant la construction du canal Rideau (1826-1832) sous le direction du lieutenant-colonel John By, R.E. Son excellente maçonnerie et sa solidité sont caractéristiques du travail accompli à cette époque par les maçons écossais le long du canal Rideau et, plus tard, sur certaines résidences de l’est de l’Ontario. En 1854, les autorités britanniques cédèrent au gouvernement canadien cet édifice qui, jusqu’en 1951, abrita successivement divers organismes chargés d’assurer l’entretien du canal.
Visitor information
1827 Commissariat Building Plaque
1 Canal Lane
Ottawa
Ontario
Lat. 45.4260552
Long. -75.6977236