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Westboro Gas Station
Street Address
70 Richmond Rd. at Island Park Drive

Municipality

Building Type

Groundbreaking Year
1934
Description

The Westboro Gas Station was first constructed in 1934 to be a gas station for motor vehicles. This building is one of the few examples of an early drive-thru gas station remaining in Canada. Its unique cottage-like character, age, and prominent location has caught the attention of heritage activists who are against redevelopment on top of the site as it is a symbol of historical development in Ottawa.

Map location

45.396876655385, -75.742412283413

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