On 2 of the sides of the Lash Miller Chemistry Laboratories at U of T they have installed these 17th century alchemy symbols for substances such as mercury and camphor - somehow quite suitable for a chemistry building. Since the buildings construction in 1963 these symbols have also provided a nice location for numerous bird nests which you can see poking out from behind the pieces!
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15 comments:
these signs make great addresses for the birds!
that is a nice way to decorate the wall. pity I have no idea which symbol means what!
That's very unexpected, love the symbols (Canadians are so creative!), specially after seeing the little sweet bird. ;-)
A charming photo...love the slanting shadows and the fact that birds have turned the letters into condos...:)
I agree - perfect for a chemistry building! And I probably would have missed the darling bird nests if you hadn't pointed them out!!! Love the condo concept!
oh this is very neat. an educational tool as well as a photobloggers delight.
I'm glad you pointed out the bird nests.
Very cool, Red Pat. Now you've got me wondering what the various symbols mean.
How great is this Pat -- we get the interesting signs and birds nests too! Love it.
The old alchemists were fascinating, what an inventive use of the symbols. Clever birds.
Lucky birds, just move in and start decorating! Love the signs!
I love all of this on the Chem building. Very unique...one of a kind. Like this post so much.
I love the chemical symbols (and the bird nests!).
Very intersting signs.
Sydney - City and Suburbs
The birds nests just make this shot!
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