Architecture 24 Sussex Drive
the front of 24 sussex drive the exterior of house mid-century modern take on norman revival architecture. when built, of victorian (queen anne) style; had high gables, extensive verandahs, , liberal use of gingerbread trim. turret added edwards family in 1907. after decided in 1950 house become official residence of prime minister, turret, widow s walk, trim, main gable @ front, verandahs, , porte-cochère removed , extension added east. interior gutted, save part of dining room. the national capital commission (ncc) maintains house, property, , selection of historic furnishings crown collection use in public rooms of mansion, ranging musical instruments chairs, tables, , paintings famous canadians. however, due lack of restraints on prime minister of day or pleases home, several have left own marks on building. example, rear patio enclosed , winterised while lester b. pearson prime minister , inside, pearson s wife, maryon, created in basement canadiana room, collected canadian antiqu...