Ottawa signs: The secrets of the iconic Civic Pharmacy sign

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** Recommended reading: ** Ross Brownfoot’s blog post about the Civic Hospital sign . This is one of the coolest signs in the city - a real landmark at the corner of Carling and Holland. Ross was curious about the history of the sign, and discovered that it originally rotated and was lit up at night.

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** See also: ** Ottawa Health Guide