The blending of old architecture and new infrastructure in this place works well. All of the infrastructure was installed in such a way that it can be removed with no impact on the building itself.
This is the 150th anniversary for the Library of Parliament. The main building at Centre Block is the only part of the original Centre Block still standing. On the night of the 1916 fire that destroyed the rest of the building, a fast acting clerk saved the library by shutting the heavy iron doors that protected it from the inferno.
One last shot. I was heading elsewhere from here.
Interesting angle on some pictures.
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DeleteSome wonderful shots.
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DeleteFascinating insights.
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DeleteI have always liked libraries. The buildings that house libraries must be structurally strong. Books weight a great deal so the building must be strong enough to support them,.
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DeleteIt is so good that the modern structures can be removed in the future, William.
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DeleteIndeed resourceful ~ ^_^
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DeleteLooks like a wonderful library! Great post Take care, have a great day and a happy weekend!
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DeleteSuch nice shots William. Thank you
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DeleteNice photos here of the architecture but I think I like the vintage light most of all, have a nice weekend.
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DeleteIt is a stunning building and mixing the old and the new usually does work well!
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