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In 1922, Merkley’s Limited (soon to be Ottawa Brick and Terra Cotta) supplied the terra cotta throughout Glebe Collegiate Institute, Ottawa’s newest high school. 100 years later the school still serves the community with a superb reputation for education excellence. Photo: Ottawa City Archives

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