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The Home Of The Prime Minister: 24 Sussex Drive
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From the 1950s to the 2010s, it was the home to the prime minister. It has seen royalty, presidents, dignitaries, hockey legends and 20th century icons. Yet, it has fallen into disrepair and is in danger of being demolished.
This is its history.
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*sources*
- Macleans
- Newspapers.com
- National Capital Commission: https://ncc-ccn.gc.ca/places/24-sussex-drive
- National Trust for Canada: https://nationaltrustcanada.ca/nt-endangered-places/24-sussex-drive
- Canada's History: https://www.canadashistory.ca/explore/historic-sites/24-sussex
- Parks Canada: https://www.pc.gc.ca/apps/dfhd/page_fhbro_eng.aspx?id=2711
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