and its architects were not initially well prepared for the relatively shallow-lying bedrock involved in construction and as a result had to redesign architectural drawings, leading to delays. The Library of Parliament and Parliament Hill landscaping were completed in 1876. By 1885 Ottawa was the only city in Canada whose downtown street-lights were powered entirely by electricity.

Post-Confederation and early 20th century

In 1889, the government distributed 60 "water leases" to

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