Today's photo hunt theme is triangle. I was thinking of sitting this one out because I couldn't imagine that I had any pictures of triangles in my collection and I didn't feel like wandering about taking a shot of a yield sign (the classic triangle-shaped road sign). Then I got to thinking . . .
This is the recenlty restored Library of Parliament in Canada's capital city - Ottawa. I was there for business last spring and went for a walk at sunrise. It was on that walk where I took this pic.
The Library of Parliament has been called "the most beautiful room in Canada" alhtough you can't see the grandeur of the interior from this shot.
It was the only part of the original Centre Block to survive the fire of 1916, the Library was saved by an employee - M. MacCormac - who closed the iron doors at the entrance of the building and protected it from the raging fire.
Built in the Victorian Gothic style (starting in 1859 and completed in 1876), its collection and services are used daily by Canadian Parliamentarians. Their work is done within the library's architecturally stunning surroundings, which include a parquet floor made of oak, cherry and walnut, and a beautiful lantern dome roof.
The interior and exterior of the library, which is featured on the Canadian $10 bill, were extensively restored and upgraded between 2002-2006.
This was the first time that I had seen it since the restorations - they really did a brilliant job! If you look there are all sorts of triangles there!
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That is a magnificent building. I am going to put it on my "must see" list. Thanks for sharing.
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Posted by: Gypsy at Heart | April 11, 2009 at 08:25 AM
That is fabulous!
Posted by: sandi@ the whistlestop cafe | April 11, 2009 at 09:11 AM
WOW!!!! What an amazing building! It must be exquisite inside. I hope you have a chance to see mine.
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Posted by: Mrs. Mecomber | April 11, 2009 at 10:28 AM
Jerry, thank you for this beautiful photograph. This building is like a special piece of jewelry...a sparkling gem. Really really awesome.
Posted by: barb cabot | April 11, 2009 at 11:40 AM
That is a gorgeous building! Definitely has a couple triangles there
Posted by: Tara R. | April 11, 2009 at 02:32 PM
What a gorgeous building! Lots of triangle in this one. Great photo!
Happy Easter!
Posted by: Annie | April 11, 2009 at 02:53 PM
A gorgeous building. Great shot.
Posted by: Candi | April 11, 2009 at 03:11 PM
Love your take on this weeks theme. Great photo too!
I found it hard to find triangles in my house this week but I did finally find some.
Mine's up and ready...come on over!
Posted by: Kim | April 11, 2009 at 05:26 PM
That is beautiful. I saw several buildings for triangles but I must say - this is one of the best.
Posted by: Marta | April 11, 2009 at 08:39 PM
Wow, that is a magnificent structure!
Posted by: julie | April 11, 2009 at 08:56 PM
Like Barb said, this is "special piece of jewelry...a sparkling gem". It really is a gorgeous building. I also had a difficult time at first finding triangles but then finally found a few.
Posted by: girasoli | April 11, 2009 at 09:05 PM
VERY cool building!
Posted by: Palma | April 12, 2009 at 03:50 AM
Hi Jerry, that's a very beautiful building and a great find for this week's photohunt theme! I also enjoyed reading about the building's history too.
Posted by: Kathy (Trekcapri) | April 12, 2009 at 11:18 AM
Wow, that's beautiful. I wouldn't have guessed it was in Canada; it looks Mediterranean or Eastern European.
Posted by: Sharyn | April 12, 2009 at 11:50 AM
Thanks for visiting on photo hunt Saturday. It is sort of tragic that the rest of the building burned down - one has to wonder what it would be like had it been saved! If you're in Ottawa do go inside - the interior is absolutely stunning!
Posted by: Jerry | April 12, 2009 at 12:19 PM
Gorgeous photo, Jerry! Although I work only a block or so away from Parliament Hill, I've never seen the library in quite that light. It's spectacular!
Posted by: sandrac | April 13, 2009 at 04:46 PM
Sandra - It requires being up on the hill at about 6:30 am on a May morning . . . perhaps that is why you have missed it :-)
Posted by: Jerry | April 13, 2009 at 05:00 PM
You couldn't have chosen anything better...this is just beautiful...great photo!
Posted by: Kayte | April 24, 2009 at 07:11 PM
It is a gorgeous building - they did a wonderful job with the restorations.
Posted by: Jerry | April 25, 2009 at 07:45 AM