Today is Labour Day, and I thought this newly built monument would be ideal for the occasion. The Canadian Building Trades Monument was officially opened in May by the Prime Minister. It honours the tradespeople of the country, and is positioned in the north part of Major's Hill Park. The design was done by a Halifax pair, sculptor John Greer, and architect Brian McKay-Lyons. It consists of two large plumb bobs, which are among the oldest tools used by people. Tools of the trade are etched into the granite nearby. The monument, titled Standing Together, is close to one of the overlooks that look out onto the Ottawa River and both cities along its shore.
Nice to have one like this...
ReplyDeleteMuito interessante.
ReplyDeleteUm abraço e boa semana.
Andarilhar
Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
Livros-Autografados
Hello, wonderful monument. I love the hard hat and gloves. Happy Labor Day! Happy Monday, enjoy your new week!
ReplyDeleteI like this one reminds me of the Workers' Memorial in Toronto.
ReplyDeleteThe building trades monument. How wonderful to recognize a group of laborers not often recognized!
ReplyDeleteJanis
GDP
...where would we be without tradespeople?
ReplyDeleteCertainly suits the occasion!
ReplyDelete@Weekend Windup: it does.
ReplyDelete@Francisco: it is!
@Eileen: thanks!
@Jackie: I have never seen that.
@Janis: it was a good idea.
@Tom: indeed.
@Furry Gnome: it does indeed.
A very fitting tribute.
ReplyDeleteInteresting and appropriate post for today.
ReplyDeletePerfect post for today.
ReplyDeleteAn amazing monument, William! Thank you so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYou couldn't have picked a better subject William, happy Labour Day.
ReplyDeleteThis is simply perfect for a Labor Day post.
ReplyDeleteIt's wonderful to see them honoured this way.
ReplyDelete@Lois: it is!
ReplyDelete@Red: I got the idea a few months back after it was unveiled that it would be ideal for the occasion.
@Norma: I thought so!
@Linda: you're welcome.
@Grace: thank you!
@Sharon: and a good idea too.
@Marleen: it definitely is.
That is wonderful!!!!
ReplyDeletePerfect for the day, William!
ReplyDeleteGreat find for Labor Day! The title of the piece is well thought out too!
ReplyDeleteA wonderful tribute, perfect for the day.
ReplyDeleteNice place, fitting tribute today.
ReplyDeleteIndeed perfect for the holiday, William, and I was unaware that it was celebrated in Canada.
ReplyDeleteA perfect post for Labor Day.
ReplyDeleteSimple and beautiful. Love the idea.
ReplyDeleteThis was an excellent post for Labor Day
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
@Cloudia: I think it was a very good idea.
ReplyDelete@RedPat: I knew it would be ideal.
@Christine: I agree.
@Bill: thank you!
@Mari: thanks!
@Beatrice: it is.
@Kay: I'm glad this one was created.
@Klara: so do I.
@Jan: thanks!