Ottawa Architecture: Buildings in Hintonburg/Mechanicsville: A Historical Building Exhibit

W.E. Noffke and the Fires of the Maclean Block by Teresa Keuleman

In this main commercial district go Hintonburg is an unassuming building with a remarkable history. Spanning 1008-1024 Wellington Street and designed by prominent Ottawa architect W.E. Noffke, the Maclean Block is a peaceful home to many local businesses and residents. However, its history has left a trail of embers through the Hintonburg neighbourhood... 

Through examining the history of this structure, much can be revealed about Ottawa's early 1900s architectural scene and the city's evolution of firefighting. Read on to find out more about the Maclean Block's infamous architect, role in the Hintonburg community, and fiery history.
 

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