When was the reconstructed Centre Block completed after the 1916 fire?

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The reconstruction of the Centre Block in Ottawa following the 1916 fire was completed in 1927.12

While the rebuilding process began shortly after the fire destroyed the original structure in February 1916, the project was a significant undertaking that required over seven years to complete the majority of the building. The final phase of the construction was marked by the completion of the Peace Tower in 1927.1