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Above and below: The circular Library of Parliament opened its doors in 1876. Although connected to the Centre Block by a corridor it survived the 1916 fire undamaged. It was gutted by another fire in 1953, but was afterward restored to its 19th century appearance.

Source: Top: Library of Parliament (Interior). 1898 (William James Topley/Library and Archives Canada / PA-008375). Bottom: View of the Library of Parliament and the Centre Block on the day after the Centre Block fire, February 3, 1916 (William James Topley / Library and Archives Canada / PA-009236).