History
The Canadian Headquarters for The Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons was constructed in 1958 on 74 Stanley Ave in Ottawa, Ontario. Designed by the firm of architects Hazelgrove, Lithwick and Lambert, it is a modern structure with two 2 storey, T-shaped, heritage style building. The front portion is Clad in Limestone. The front wing has a large designed stairway with marvel treads leading to the main floor with the upper lobby circular skylights. The building, which now houses the Spanish Embassy in Canada was included amongst other architecturally interesting and historically significant buildings in Doors Open Ottawa, held June 2 and 3, 2012.
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