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- Parliament Hill's transformation began with the construction of the Rideau Canal by Lieutenant-Colonel John By between 1826 and 1858, connecting Ottawa with Lake Ontario and promoting Bytown's growth into Ottawa as Canada's capital.
- Queen Victoria chose Ottawa as the capital of the United Province of Canada due to its strategic location away from the American border and its defensible position on a cliff.
- The original Parliament Buildings, constructed from 1859, used various types of stone and were completed in the Gothic Revival style, considered an architectural marvel within the British Empire.
- A catastrophic fire in 1916 destroyed the Centre Block, leading to the reconstruction of the Parliament Buildings with more fire-resistant materials and structural improvements.
- The 1920 reopening of the Parliament Buildings after the fire symbolized Canada’s resilience and growth post-World War I.
- Modernization efforts continue, with significant rehabilitations initiated in 2002 to preserve the historical and functional aspects of the parliamentary precinct.
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