1919 – National Press Building / Norlite Building, Ottawa, Canada
Described in the architectural press: “The exterior is built of Indiana limestone, light cream terra cotta and brick to harmonize in color with these two materials. There are no inside offices, all the rooms being arranged to have direct outside light. On the ground floor the entrance and elevator corridor is finished with marble wainscotting and ornamental plaster cornice at ceiling. The elevators have heavy, bronze copper doors with bronze grilles and glazed with close wire polished plate glass. All the interior trim is of hardwood, finished in dull polished mahogany. The floors throughout the building are of white marble terrazzo. The stairs are of metal with toriazzo treads, and are enclosed with fireproof materials from basement to roof with firei)roof doors at each floor landing.”
Now known as the National Press Building and owned by the federal government. Originally named the Norlite Building, constructed in 1917–1919, and held several government agencies.
Published March 7, 2026
