{"id":11041,"date":"2013-11-07T08:48:44","date_gmt":"2013-11-07T13:48:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/spacing.ca\/ottawa\/?p=11041"},"modified":"2013-11-07T09:17:22","modified_gmt":"2013-11-07T14:17:22","slug":"whats-building-name-exploring-significance-monikers-ottawas-oldest-residences","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/spacing.ca\/ottawa\/2013\/11\/07\/whats-building-name-exploring-significance-monikers-ottawas-oldest-residences\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s in a (building) name? Exploring the significance of the monikers of some of Ottawa\u2019s oldest residences"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you are familiar with the architecture of Ottawa\u2019s downtown core, you may not be inclined to say that our streets are lined with the most elegant or grand apartment buildings. Yet while they may not compare to the towers of such cities as New York, Chicago, or even Toronto, if you take the time to walk the streets of some of Ottawa\u2019s oldest neighbourhoods \u2013 such as the Golden Triangle or Centretown &#8211; you might just spot an architectural gem. Ottawa\u2019s most historic and iconic buildings \u2013 The Duncannon (216 Metcalfe), The Mayfair (260 Metcalfe) or the Windsor Arms (150 Argyle) \u2013 are among this select group of historical residences that have even been referred to as Ottawa\u2019s <a href=\"http:\/\/spacing.ca\/ottawa\/2011\/01\/13\/the-grand-dames-ottawas-historic-apartment-buildings\/\"><i>\u2018Grand Dames\u2019<\/i><\/a> of architecture.<\/p>\n<p>But what interests me the most are the unique and varied names of these apartment buildings and complexes. Each time I walk by a building where the name has been architecturally integrated, meaning that it has been either engraved or carved into stone, permanently attached to the building, or etched into the glass, I think to myself about the stories of all of the people that these buildings have housed over their lives. This is of even greater interest to me in Ottawa, as many individuals who shaped our country, including prominent and influential leaders such as John Diefenbaker and Tommy Douglas, were among the residents of Ottawa\u2019s historic and classically named apartment buildings.<\/p>\n<p>And many of Ottawa\u2019s vintage apartments have faired well into the 21<sup>st<\/sup> century, with The Mayfair, The Windsor Arms, and The Duncannon still among some of the most desirable locations in Ottawa today. This is due to the fact that even for those buildings that have begun to look a little worn, their names hold strong, as it seems that no matter what the buildings may have endured, their monikers serve as a reminder of their original grandeur.<\/p>\n<p>So if you happen to find yourself meandering the streets of downtown Ottawa, exploring some of the oldest neighbourhoods dating back to the late 19<sup>th<\/sup> and early 20<sup>th<\/sup> centuries, remember to look up. And be sure to enjoy some of the unique and interesting names that grace the facades and hang above many apartment doorways.<\/p>\n<p>Have any of these iconic and charming buildings, or their names, caught your attention?<\/p>\n<p><i>For a look at some of Ottawa\u2019s oldest residences still available for rent, including the Windsor Arms, please visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.andrexholdings.com\/portfolio.htm\">here<\/a><\/i><i><\/i><\/p>\n<p><em>Story by Brynne Campbell<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are familiar with the architecture of Ottawa\u2019s downtown core, you may not be inclined to say that our streets are lined with the most elegant or grand apartment buildings. 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