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ARMENIAN EMBASSY IN CANADA APPRECIATED FOR PRESERVATION OF CULTURAL HERITAGE
ARMENPRESS
Feb 22, 2008
YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 22, ARMENPRESS: Armenian foreign ministry said
today during a February 19 event in Ottawa's City Hall, a Letter
of Appreciation, signed by its Mayor Larry O'Brien, was handed to
Armenian charge d'affaires in Canada, Arman Hakobian.
In the letter the Mayor thanked the Armenian embassy in Canada for its
active involvement in preservation of Ottawa's cultural heritage. He
also congratulated the charge d'affaires on the occasion of receiving
a memorial plaque by which the municipality recognized the building
of the embassy as an architectural monument.
The ministry said the Armenian embassy has applied for participation
in the June 7 'Doors Open Ottawa' traditional event that gives its
residents and guests an opportunity to visit buildings included in
the list of Ottawa's Heritage.
The century-old mansion overlooks Ottawa's famous Rideau Canal and
has always attracted attention of local residents and tourists.
Built in 1907 in Spanish Colonial revival style, the building was
later remodelled by a renowned Canadian architect Werner Noffke. It
initially served as a private residence, then was occupied by several
government offices and foreign missions.
In March 1995 the historical mansion became the Armenian Embassy in
Canada. A prominent Armenian-American businessman and philanthropist
Sarkis Acopian purchased the building and donated it to the Republic
of Armenia.
ARMENPRESS
Feb 22, 2008
YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 22, ARMENPRESS: Armenian foreign ministry said
today during a February 19 event in Ottawa's City Hall, a Letter
of Appreciation, signed by its Mayor Larry O'Brien, was handed to
Armenian charge d'affaires in Canada, Arman Hakobian.
In the letter the Mayor thanked the Armenian embassy in Canada for its
active involvement in preservation of Ottawa's cultural heritage. He
also congratulated the charge d'affaires on the occasion of receiving
a memorial plaque by which the municipality recognized the building
of the embassy as an architectural monument.
The ministry said the Armenian embassy has applied for participation
in the June 7 'Doors Open Ottawa' traditional event that gives its
residents and guests an opportunity to visit buildings included in
the list of Ottawa's Heritage.
The century-old mansion overlooks Ottawa's famous Rideau Canal and
has always attracted attention of local residents and tourists.
Built in 1907 in Spanish Colonial revival style, the building was
later remodelled by a renowned Canadian architect Werner Noffke. It
initially served as a private residence, then was occupied by several
government offices and foreign missions.
In March 1995 the historical mansion became the Armenian Embassy in
Canada. A prominent Armenian-American businessman and philanthropist
Sarkis Acopian purchased the building and donated it to the Republic
of Armenia.