e heights in the form of gargoyles.Venture into some of these buildings to find plaques honouring the memories ofOttawa's founding fathers and their contributions to the country. Even thecity's location also tells a story. Ottawa was built on the Ottawa river at atime when the only practical method of transportation was by boat. Hundreds ofyears ago, the principle construction materials were lumber and stone. Thestone was quarried on the shores of the Ottawa river and the lumber was cut andfloated down river for milling, all for ease of transportation and the lowest cost.For a nation to have an identity, it must have a history. Urban, art, andmaterial histories all lend hands to understanding Canadian history by providinga chronology of sorts. The records of our past don't always have to be writtenand documented. For the most part, history surrounds us in the form of urban,art, and material histories and will continue to do so for the years to come.3Understanding Canadian HistoryEssay #2...
