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Earnscliffe

Photos by contributor Colin Old - October, 2009

Plaque Location

In the City of Ottawa
at coordinates N 45 26.251 W 75 41.936
at 140 Sussex Drive.

Plaque Text

This was the home of the Right Honourable Sir John A. Macdonald, P.C., G.C.B., M.P., Chief Architect of Confederation. Sir John was the first Prime Minister of the Dominion of Canada and headed the government from 1867 to 1873 and from 1878 to 1891. This house was built in 1855-57 by John MacKinnon and rented by Sir John in 1870-71 and in 1882. He bought it in 1883 and lived here until his death on June 6, 1891.

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Sir John A. Macdonald 1815-1891
The Macdonald-Mowat House

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Posted January 8, 2010 - This is a welcome addition to the website. Being attached to the residence of an ambassador, it's behind a security gate, and not open to the public. Years ago, I requested access, impromptu, and was met with an apologetic ambassadorial spouse who was just about to run an errand in her Land Rover and couldn't let me in. I wasn't in town long enough for another attempt. So congratulations Colin, and thanks. I'd love to see it for myself one day.
-Wayne

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