Friday, September 22, 2017

Details

This shot shows some of the details found above the door in yesterday's post. Since the building was originally built to showcase Ontario provincial exhibits it looks as if these panels are depicting types of industry found in the province. The one on the left looks like the lumber industry, the middle one is mining while the one on the right is a mystery to me. I couldn't figure it out at all. I do like this type of carving though.

17 comments:

Tom said...

...tug a war?

Kate said...

Yes, I do love murals and carvings that are historical markers. I also am intrigues by the heads on each side of the arch.

Lois said...

I'm not sure what they could be doing either, but I like it too!

Lowell said...

So beautiful! I think it might be fishing...looks like they're hauling in a net.

William Kendall said...

I wonder if it might be agriculture- cutting grain in the old fashioned way.

Andy said...

From an era when engraving art onto buildings was common.

Christine said...

Very well done! I enjoy seeing ornate details. Might the mystery panel have anything to do with fabrics as they seem to have a large cloth.

PerthDailyPhoto said...

Wonderful details, Lowell could be right, the fishing industry? Happy weekend Pat ✨

Sharon said...

I love panels like this that tell a story. I was going to guess fishing too. I also like those two heads below.

Cloudia said...

growing nation builds fit monuments!

Revrunner said...

Sailmaking?

Catalyst said...

I dunno, it looks a tad bit pornographic to me.

Michelle said...

I don't know what they are doing, but it took a lot of talent to make.

eileeninmd said...

Hello, the carvings are wonderful. Great photo. Happy Friday, have a great weekend!

Bill said...

I love those details. The engraving is stunning and beautiful. I can't tell what the last panel is either. In any case, it's all very impressive.

Red said...

I like the arches too.

21 Wits said...

My first guess was that they're all working on building something! But all the detail is just priceless!