Plant Bath

At the turn of the 20th century the Canadian Government and much of its populations felt that Ottawa needed to transition from a glorified lumber town to a more modern urban center which could rival the likes of Montreal and Toronto while also reinforcing its significance as the nations capital.

Within a few months, the flu had killed hundreds of working class citizens most of whom lived in today's Lowertown and LeBreton Flats sectors.

[1] The epidemic expanded on the original “moral cleanliness” intentions of the reformists by establishing a dire need for improving the health, safety, and vulnerability of the working class.

Perfect compliance of all classes of people with sanitary laws will aid materially in the prolongation of human life and lessen sorrow and suffering in the world.

Throughout the years, the Bath, which included public restrooms, two change rooms with lockers, toilets, and showers, and a spectator gallery, hosted an extensive array of lessons, events, and competitions.

[4] However, following significant pushback from patrons paired with a protest led by the Local Council of Women, the Baths were saved from closure.

Finally, in addition to a large lobby complete with public restrooms, viewing windows and art works, a fitness gym was built to provide further exercise opportunities to patrons.