I know, I know, I’ve addressed this topic once, twice, perhaps five times, or more. BUT seems like now, finally, officials are waking up and realizing that this hideous addition will not only destroy a local landmark but a national treasure. Nothing like waking up at the eleventh hour, no, not the eleventh hour, I think it’s a bit past midnight, but well hopefully better late then never. Why did it take close to three years for these individuals to speak up?
And so I’ve put off Part III of the Vanderbilt residences to next week to put together various points of view with regards the proposed addition to the Château Laurier.
Below a collection of reactions which have made a lot of virtual ink flow. Should you be included write the Mayor, your city representative, member of parliament, or whoever but make yourself heard.
STOP This Proposed Addition
Phyllis Lambert to Mayor Jim Watson
Francois Leblanc to Mayor Jim Watson and Councillors
Raymond de Souza
Denley
Lyette Fortin to Mayor Jim Watson and Ottawa City Councillors
Friends of the Chateau Laurier
The Chateau Laurier through the ages
Why We Care
Your guide to the design controversy
Barry Padolsky to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
Thomas D’Aquino to Major Jim Watson
Dr Ian Holloway to Councillor Jan Harder and Mayor Jim Watson
Owner threatens Legal Action
Architectural battle
Friends of the Chateau – National Advocacy Effort
New before and after presented by Barry Padolsky
Egan billionnaire
Letter from Gowling to Mayor Jim Watson
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D Marsh says
Cannot understand why Larco Investments and the City Council of Ottawa can be allowed to deface and alter a Historic Heritage site. I can understand the company wanting to add additional rooms but the design should be similar to the original design. By adding a ultra modern addition I believe the building has lost that historic heritage designation.