The Hull-Ottawa fire of 1900 was a devastating fire in 1900 that destroyed much of Hull, Quebec, and large portions of Ottawa, Ontario.
Extent of fire
The Hull-Ottawa fire
Hull is the central business district and oldest neighbourhood of the city of Gatineau, Quebec, Canada. It is located on the west bank of the Gatineau River and the north shore of the Ottawa River, directly opposite Ottawa. As part of the Canadian National Capital Region, it contains offices for over 20,000 civil servants. It is named after Kingston upon Hull in England.
Sunset on the Hull District
Painting of Hull by Thomas Burrowes, with the Chaudière Falls and Bytown in background, 1830
Hull from Ottawa, 1896
Public execution in Hull, 1902