Thursday, August 9, 2012

Old City Hall

I love the carvings that appeared on the older buildings around town and this has to be one of the most lovely.  This is the cornerstone from our Old City Hall which is located across the road from our new City Hall and is used primarily as a court house these days. Wonderful craftsmanship!
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12 comments:

  1. EG CameraGirlAugust 9, 2012 at 1:51 PM

    The carvings are very attractive, I agree.

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  2. Paul in Powell RiverAugust 9, 2012 at 2:03 PM

    It's a lost skill - these days they make carvings like this out of plastic. Sad.

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  3. DebAugust 9, 2012 at 2:13 PM

    Beautiful carving, cornerstones in the UK tend to be plain blocks with 'this stone laid by' inscribed upon them plus the date.

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  4. hamiltonAugust 9, 2012 at 5:04 PM

    this has to be one of the more elegant cornerstones around.

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  5. JackAugust 9, 2012 at 8:23 PM

    I agree with you. Beautiful carving! It has a Celtic feeling.

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  6. RandyAugust 9, 2012 at 9:46 PM

    That is so beautiful. I like the details.

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  7. roentareAugust 10, 2012 at 4:41 AM

    The engraving is quite incredible in deed

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  8. LowellAugust 10, 2012 at 9:52 AM

    This is amazing ... just doesn't happen much anymore. But it sure lends an air of class to a building.

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  9. AnonymousAugust 11, 2012 at 3:30 AM

    So intricate too, great shot.

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  10. Valladolid Daily PhotoAugust 12, 2012 at 4:34 AM

    Lots of details!

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  11. Michael RowlandAugust 12, 2012 at 9:41 PM

    I love this piece, it gives me an idea for a bag,,,

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  12. Melbourne Australia PhotosAugust 13, 2012 at 4:37 PM

    Beautiful. They don't make them like that any more..

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