snojewel
Registered: February 2008
Location: Saskatchewan, Canada
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Wolseley Town Hall - Opera House 1906
In early twentieth century Saskatchewan, optimism was a chief driving force for many communities. Reflecting the view that growth was inevitable, many towns built elaborate Town Hall - Opera House structures. Wolseley commissioned Manitoba architect JHG Russell to design this, one of the most elegant such buildings in the province. Half of the brick needed was produced locally, the other half manufactured elsewhere, giving the building a two-tonedeffect. The variety of architectural elements create the structures impressive design. The building was restored by the community between 1990 and 1993.
Credits:
Mik Ferkuli's Upon Us All
Tracey Monette's March Page Guides
Fonts: Arial, Cabaletta and Grenouille
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