Sunday, February 3, 2013

Carving At Osgoode Hall

This is a detail shot of some of the carving that can be found on the facade of Osgoode Hall which was constructed in the mid 1800s and being co-owned by the Government of Ontario and the Law Society of Upper Canada, it is a focal point for much of the legal activity in Ontario. I am amazed at how wonderfully preserved the carvings are for a building of its age and also because of the building's location at one of the busiest intersections in downtown Toronto. 
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9 comments:

  1. ArtandArchitecture-SF.comFebruary 3, 2013 at 10:39 AM

    Really, Really gorgeous. So glad to see it is in such great shape.

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  2. MoFebruary 3, 2013 at 11:22 AM

    They don't build em like that anymore

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  3. LowellFebruary 3, 2013 at 2:19 PM

    Looks quite elegant. It's wonderful that the building has survived for long and is still in good shape!

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  4. DebFebruary 3, 2013 at 2:47 PM

    I wonder if it is decorative or symbolic carving, maybe both!

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  5. JackFebruary 3, 2013 at 5:17 PM

    Pretty, aren't they? Much nicer than the bland modern buildings.

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  6. RandyFebruary 3, 2013 at 11:15 PM

    Wonderful details can be found in old architecture. At the same time there is something to be said for the clean lines of modern design.

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  7. PerthDailyPhotoFebruary 4, 2013 at 9:57 AM

    Beautifully shown details Pat.

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  8. AnonymousFebruary 4, 2013 at 11:41 AM

    Real craftsmanship, truly stood the test of time!

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  9. William KendallFebruary 10, 2013 at 3:16 PM

    Beautiful detail!

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