I recently did a walking tour of downtown Toronto which focused on art and architecture from the art deco period. The old Bank of Nova Scotia building on King Street is a beautiful example of the period which luckily has been preserved. Each of these reliefs depicts a mythological character. So many of Toronto's historic buildings have been torn down to make way for newer and modern structures, but I'm glad this one and others were saved. I'll have more from the tour for you this week.
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I guess other countries foolishly demolish their architectural treasure in the name of progress, but aren't you glad this one was saved?! The reliefs alone are worth having as a reminder of the past.
That is one gorgeous building and a beautiful photograph. I can't imagine that political boneheads would allow such structures to be demolished for more "modern" ugh!
oh how I would have loved to be on an art deco tour. I bet your neck was a little sore from looking up all the time, though!
To really appreciate your photo it has to be viewed at full size. Wow!
That is a super building inside and out!
Nice perspective.
Hi Hal,
Great architecutre and I also enjoyed the beautiful reflection.
beautiful architecture and shot! new buildings are just so boring aren't they?!
Wonderful photo. Yes, it's a crime that so much of Toronto has been demolished in order to build newer buildings.
Fantastic Deco Building! Love it.
I love the angle of this shot. Wonderful photo!
The art deco period is one of my favorite architectural periods. Nice example.
Oh that is some angle Halcyon..love the art deco details.
I love the beautiful details and the reflection.
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