The far wall is dominated by a Union Jack and a large scale photograph of the original Centre Block, taken the day after the disastrous 1916 fire. Display cases below feature items salvaged from the fire.
There was much controversy about what had happened; this was, after all, wartime, and sabotage was suspected. To this day there are still unanswered questions.
But while the government took over the Victoria Memorial Museum for its business for a few years, rebuilding Centre Block became a priority.
Another subject tackled here- the South African War. The city sent some of its sons as part of the Canadian contingent to that conflict. Photographs of the war can be seen on a nearby screen.
These photographs are of the First World War, which is where the Bytown Museum's story comes to a close.
Two last shots to round out this visit.
Humbling to study history
ReplyDeleteHistory is full of wars and riots...
ReplyDeleteIt is sad that humans never learn from history and war is still being fought.
ReplyDeleteIt seems all things in civilisation often fail to escape from fire
ReplyDeleteHello,
ReplyDeleteThe huge fires are devastating, so is war. A sad loss. Take care, enjoy your day!
If there is one constant in the human condition it is war.
ReplyDeleteSabotage makes sense! I hadn’t thought of that!
ReplyDelete@Cloudia: I think so.
ReplyDelete@italiafinlandia: true.
@Nancy: such is life.
@roentare: that is true.
@Eileen: thank you.
@David: quite apt.
@Marie: it could be.
...will we ever tire of war?
ReplyDeleteProbably not.
DeleteGostei de ver.
ReplyDeleteUm abraço e boa semana.
Andarilhar
Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
Livros-Autografados
Thank you.
DeleteThanks for this tour, William.
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome.
DeleteGreat historical exhibit ~ good to see the women included ~
ReplyDeleteWishing you good health, laughter and love in your day ~
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
Thank you.
DeleteHuge Flag, it fills the room with power.
ReplyDeleteIt does.
DeleteThis looks like a wonderful spot. I forget about the South African War. I need toknow more about that... why they were there. Ask Dr. Google...
ReplyDeleteIt was a complicated war.
DeleteWhat a wonderful and historical exhibit. Thanks for showing it, William.
ReplyDeleteA pleasure to do so.
DeleteWhat a fascinating museum.
ReplyDeleteThat it is.
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