 The area at this time also had five notable structures, most which have been standing for decades.The old post office was located where the current war memorial stands, the Russell House hotel was on the southeast side of Sparks and Elgin, the Russell Theatre (adjoining the hotel) was on the corner of Queen and Elgin, the old City Hall was on the east side of Elgin between Queen and Albert, and Knox Presbyterian Church at Elgin and Albert, on the site of today's National Arts Centre.King had plans involving widening Elgin Street even by 1927, with hopes of bringing emphasis to the Parliament Hill.