24 Sussex Drive
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24 Sussex Drive, originally called Gorffwysfa and usually referred to simply as 24 Sussex, is the official residence of the prime minister of Canada, located in the New Edinburgh neighbourhood of Ottawa, Ontario.[1] Built between 1866 and 1868 by Joseph Merrill Currier, it has been the official home of the prime minister of Canada since 1951. It is one of two official residences made available to the prime minister, the Harrington Lake estate in nearby Gatineau Park being the other.
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Architectural style | Norman Revival |
Town or city | Ottawa, Ontario |
Country | Canada |
Coordinates | 45°26′40″N 75°41′38″W |
Current tenants | None |
Construction started | 1866 |
Completed | 1868 |
Renovated | 1950, awaiting pending renovation |
Client | Joseph Merrill Currier |
Owner | The King in Right of Canada |
Landlord | National Capital Commission |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | Joseph Merrill Currier |
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