March Auction
Lot 360:
Library of Parliament, Ottawa, ca. 1920s, Gelatin Silver Panoramic Photograph
Description
Reconstruction of the Parliament Library, Ottawa, ca. 1920s
Medium: Gelatin silver panoramic photograph, framed under glass
Dimensions: 7 x 26 in. (17.8 x 66 cm)
Description:
Vintage panoramic photograph documenting the reconstruction of the Library of Parliament in Ottawa, following the 1916 fire that destroyed much of the original Centre Block. The image shows scaffolding, work crews, and the restored Gothic Revival architecture, providing a detailed glimpse into early 20th-century Canadian craftsmanship and national rebuilding.
Condition:
Good vintage condition with slight toning, light creases, and mild silvering consistent with age; frame with surface wear.
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