Dominion Bureau of Statistics Building
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Dominion Bureau of Statistics Building
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Ross, Patterson, Townsend & Heughan (creator)
Ross, Patterson, Townsend & Fish (creator)
Ross, Patterson, Townsend & Heughan (architectural firm)
Ross, Patterson, Townsend & Fish (architectural firm)
Canada. Dept. of Public Works (client)
Ross & Macdonald (archive creator)
Title
Dominion Bureau of Statistics Building
Dates of creation
1949-1954
Level of archival description
Project
Extent and Medium
250 drawings including reprographic copies
0.11 l. m. of textual records
Scope and Content
File documents an executed project for a government office building in Ottawa, Ontario. Material in this file was produced between 1949 and 1954.
File contains index cards, survey drawings, preliminary drawings, preliminary and design development drawings, working drawings, detail drawings, structural drawings, structural and detail drawings, mechanical drawings, electrical drawings, consultant drawings, and textual documents.
Reference Number
AP013.S1.D335
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Location
Ottawa
Ontario
Canada
Related units of description
Related records in AP013.S1.D336, AP013.S1.D337 and AP013.S1.D413.
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Reference Number: ARCH39755
Title: Excavation and plot plan, topography maps, plan of heating tunnel and storm sewer
Form: drawings
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Ross & Macdonald (archive creator)
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7 File
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1 graphite on tracing paper, 6 diazotypes
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Ross & Macdonald fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
Folder Number:
13-335-01X
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Reference Number: ARCH39762
Title: Proposed site plan, cafeteria layout, floor plans, roof plans
Form: drawings
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Ross & Macdonald (archive creator)
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15 File
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Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
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13-335-02M
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Reference Number: ARCH39777
Title: Site plans, section, layout of services, floor plans, plot plan, proposed kitchen, underground electrical system
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Ross & Macdonald (archive creator)
Description:
site plans, section, layout of services, floor plans, plot plan, proposed kitchen, underground electrical system, maintenance division, cafeteria layout
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16 File
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design development drawing
preliminary drawing
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Ross & Macdonald fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
Folder Number:
13-335-03M
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Reference Number: ARCH39793
Title: Kitchen layout, health unit, distribution centres, service elevator, location of garage, publication plan
Form: drawings
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Ross & Macdonald (archive creator)
Description:
kitchen layout, health unit, distribution centres, service elevator, location of garage, publication plan, cafeteria partition, perspectives of cafeteria and conference room, plans and elevations of conference room, window, chair design, conference table, waste paper room, entrance hall
Quantity / Object type:
16 File
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design development drawing
preliminary drawing
Extent and Medium:
15 graphite on tracing paper, 1 ink on linen
Credit line:
Ross & Macdonald fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
Folder Number:
13-335-04M
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Reference Number: ARCH39809
Title: Plans, girders, pipings, entrance details, stone sill, partition, re-location of room
Form: drawings
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Ross & Macdonald (archive creator)
Description:
plans, girders, pipings, entrance details, stone sill, partition, re-location of room, sub-store room, elevator pits, steel beams, dark room, clock system, column cap
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15 File
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design development drawing
preliminary drawing
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Ross & Macdonald fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
Folder Number:
13-335-05M
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Reference Number: ARCH39824
Title: Supply duct, air duct, lockers, fan, exhaust system, wiring diagram, clock face, heating additions, roof sections, terrace, storm sash, windows
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Ross & Macdonald (archive creator)
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15 File
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design development drawing
preliminary drawing
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Ross & Macdonald fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
Folder Number:
13-335-06M
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Reference Number: ARCH39839
Title: Foundation and footing plan, floor plans, sections, elevations, windows
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Ross & Macdonald (archive creator)
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11 File
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Ross & Macdonald fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
Folder Number:
13-335-07L
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Reference Number: ARCH39850
Title: Schedule, miscellaneous details and sections, auditorium, entrance, main entrance and lobby, cafeteria and conference room, expansion joints, floor tile designs, flashing, toilets and time clock
Form: drawings
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Ross & Macdonald (archive creator)
Quantity / Object type:
18 File
Extent and Medium:
6 ink on linen, 12 graphite on tracing paper
Method of Projection:
detail drawings (drawings)
Credit line:
Ross & Macdonald fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
Folder Number:
13-335-08L
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Reference Number: ARCH39868
Title: Toilets and showers, windows, slop sink, kitchen partitions, drinking fountains, cafeteria ceiling, cafeteria details
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Ross & Macdonald (archive creator)
Quantity / Object type:
15 File
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Method of Projection:
detail drawings (drawings)
Credit line:
Ross & Macdonald fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
Folder Number:
13-335-09M
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Reference Number: ARCH39883
Title: Dark room, doors, floor designs, wall detail, hoistway plans, lobby and stairhalls, access panels, architraves for elevators, health unit, telephone booths
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Ross & Macdonald (archive creator)
Quantity / Object type:
16 File
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Method of Projection:
detail drawings (drawings)
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Ross & Macdonald fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
Folder Number:
13-335-10M
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Reference Number: ARCH39899
Title: Bronze plaques, doors, manhole cover, marble landing, conference room, ceiling details
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Ross & Macdonald (archive creator)
Description:
bronze plaques, doors, manhole cover, marble landing, conference room, ceiling details, auditorium, canteen area, cupboards, kitchen ceiling, refrigerator, directory board, screen partition, commissionaires office, ceiling coves, microfilm room, architectural and mechanical modifications
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20 File
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detail drawings (drawings)
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Ross & Macdonald fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
Folder Number:
13-335-11M
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Reference Number: ARCH39919
Title: Structural plans, column schedules
Form: drawings
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Ross & Macdonald (archive creator)
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14 File
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Ross & Macdonald fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
Folder Number:
13-335-12L
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Reference Number: ARCH39933
Title: Structural plans, column schedules
Form: drawings
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Ross & Macdonald (archive creator)
Quantity / Object type:
11 File
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5 diazotypes, 6 blueprints
Credit line:
Ross & Macdonald fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
Folder Number:
13-335-13L
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Reference Number: ARCH39944
Title: Structural plans and details, column schedule, metalwork
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Ross & Macdonald (archive creator)
Quantity / Object type:
16 File
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Extent and Medium:
6 ink on linen, 10 graphite on tracing paper
Method of Projection:
detail drawings (drawings)
Credit line:
Ross & Macdonald fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
Folder Number:
13-335-14L
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Reference Number: ARCH39960
Title: Underground drainage and conduits, mechanical plans and details, kitchen equipment and services
Form: drawings
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Ross & Macdonald (archive creator)
Quantity / Object type:
23 File
Stage and Purpose:
mechanical drawing (building system drawing)
Extent and Medium:
13 ink on linen, 10 graphite on tracing paper
Credit line:
Ross & Macdonald fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
Folder Number:
13-335-15L
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Reference Number: ARCH39983
Title: Lighting layouts, electrical plans and details, flow diagram
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Ross & Macdonald (archive creator)
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10 File
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Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
Folder Number:
13-335-16L
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Reference Number: ARCH39993
Title: Telephone system, communication and radio systems, electrical plans and details
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Ross & Macdonald (archive creator)
Quantity / Object type:
9 File
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Extent and Medium:
7 ink on linen, 2 graphite on tracing paper
Credit line:
Ross & Macdonald fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
Folder Number:
13-335-17L
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Reference Number: ARCH40002
Title: Steam converter for hot water heating system by Johnson Service Co., passenger elevator by Otis-Fensom Elevator Company Ltd
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Ross & Macdonald (archive creator)
Quantity / Object type:
3 File
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Extent and Medium:
2 blueprints, 1 diazotype
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Ross & Macdonald fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
Folder Number:
13-335-17L
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Reference Number: ARCH40005
Title: Specifications for excavation, backfill, foundations and footings
Form: textual records
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Ross & Macdonald (archive creator)
Description:
2 copies
Quantity / Object type:
2 File
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0.01 l. m. of textual records
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Ross & Macdonald fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
Folder Number:
13-335-18T
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Reference Number: ARCH40007
Title: Specifications for structural steel
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Ross & Macdonald (archive creator)
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2 copies
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2 File
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0.01 l. m. of textual records
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Ross & Macdonald fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
Folder Number:
13-335-19T
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Reference Number: ARCH40009
Title: Building specifications (copy no. 1)
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Ross & Macdonald (archive creator)
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1 File
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0.01 l.m. of textual records
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Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
Folder Number:
13-335-20T
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Reference Number: ARCH40010
Title: Building specifications (copy no. 8)
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Ross & Macdonald (archive creator)
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1 File
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0.01 l.m. of textual records
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Ross & Macdonald fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
Folder Number:
13-335-21T
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Reference Number: ARCH40011
Title: Lists of shop drawings
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Ross & Macdonald (archive creator)
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1 File
Extent and Medium:
0.07 l. m. of textual records
Credit line:
Ross & Macdonald fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
Folder Number:
13-335-22T
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Reference Number: ARCH40012
Title: Special report on design for atomic blast, calculations, graphs, blueprints
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Ross & Macdonald (archive creator)
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includes 4 blueprints
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1 File
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Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
Folder Number:
13-335-23T
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Reference Number: ARCH40013
Title: Calculations, estimates
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Ross & Macdonald (archive creator)
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1 File
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Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
Folder Number:
13-335-24T
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Reference Number: ARCH40014
Title: Engineering brief for structural steel foundations
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Ross & Macdonald (archive creator)
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1 File
Extent and Medium:
0.01 l. m. of textual records
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Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
Folder Number:
13-335-25T
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Reference Number: ARCH40015
Title: Press release "The New Building for the Dominion Bureau of Statistics"
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Ross & Macdonald (archive creator)
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1 File
Extent and Medium:
0.01 l. m. of textual records
Credit line:
Ross & Macdonald fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
Folder Number:
13-335-26T