Deco Bank
The Bank of Nova Scotia building on Bay St in the financial district is a deco delight. It was designed in 1929 but construction didn't take place until after WWII although the same Art Deco features were kept from the original design. The exterior of the building has quite a collection of these bas-reliefs by German artist Fred Winkler which all seem to be based on Greek mythology. I'm not sure what these 2 refer to at all.
I have always like Deco.
ReplyDeleteI'm a big fan of Art Deco and bas relief and this photo shows some stunning examples.
ReplyDeleteMaybe represent Zodiac signs :))
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Have always enjoyed mythology, either on pages or like this in stone.
ReplyDeletereally is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love art deco and this a gorgeous example.
ReplyDeleteVery nice, I like art deco
ReplyDeleteI love these bas-reliefs!
ReplyDeleteThose are handsome reliefs.
ReplyDeleteI am surprised that they retained the Art Deco style if they delayed construction so long. That is one of my favorite styles.
ReplyDelete«Louis» is liking your Art Deco theme! :-)
ReplyDeleteNice find Pat. I'm surprised at the number of buildings in T.O. that have stylish design similar to this.
ReplyDeleteLove your description as a "deco delight" and it is!
ReplyDeleteThat is gorgeous detail!
ReplyDeleteI'll be passing through the Big Smoke on Christmas Eve... I'll have to keep an eye out for this in between modes of transport...
You don't see buildings like that anymore. Very nice.
ReplyDeleteThey certainly add to the look of a very handsome building!
ReplyDeleteLove it!
ReplyDeleteThese are very fine examples (but I'm no good at Greek mythology...)
ReplyDeleteFound a blog link I thought I'd suggest on this building of a fellow Toronto blogger http://tayloronhistory.com/2013/02/10/torontos-architectural-gems-the-bank-of-nova-scotia-at-king-and-bay/
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