Occupational Monuments - "The Librarian", Hamilton Public Library, Hamilton ON
N 43° 15.552 W 079° 52.228
17T E 591678 N 4790218
Standing proudly and quietly at the entrance to the main branch of the Hamilton Public Library.
Waymark Code: WM5BTX
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 12/14/2008
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Angular and Imposing... but so learned!
As you approach the main entrance from York St, you can't help but see this statue. It was donated by the Italian Canadians of Hamilton in 1911 as stated on the plaque below.
The Librarian is an important occupation in our society, one that works in silence but keeps our information organized and available. A full page description can be found at Wikipeida: Librarian but their role in the electronic age has changed to meet these new challenges.
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