GONE: Barbara Ann Scott's Olympic Gold Medal - Ottawa, ON
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elyob
N 45° 25.270 W 075° 41.430
18T E 445978 N 5029970
LEGACY: The waymark was in the Barbara Ann Scott Gallery in the city hall, near the south entrance.
Waymark Code: WMXRQV
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 02/21/2018
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LEGACY: Barbara Ann Scott won the gold medal in ice skating at the 1948 Olympics. Barbara Ann Scott was born in Ottawa. As Canadian, European, World and Olympic champion, she was given the keys to the city by the mayor of Ottawa. It is appropriate, therefore, that there is in Ottawa a permanent exhibit to commemorate her achievements.
The Barbara Ann Scott Gallery is located on the ground floor of the city hall complex, near the south entrance. The exhibit room is free of charge and is open daily from 09h00 until 18h00. The exhibit includes many information panels and objects to celebrate her entire career. In addition to the gold medal, the gallery includes some of Scott's other awards.
Posted co-ordinates are for the main entrance on the north side of the city hall of Ottawa.
Sport: figure skating
Year: 1948
Contest: Olympics
Adress of the Building:
110 Laurier Avenue West
Ottawa, ON Canada
K1P 1J1
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Visit Instructions:
Please take a photo of the award and describe your experience. If it is particularly large trophy or cup include a photo with yourself for scale.
Special note regarding schools: Public secondary schools are public places, and they often include public displays of trophies, medals and cups; however, security concerns might make it difficult to visit these locations at certain times. The best time to visit is probably during an athletic competition. The trophy case is very often adjacent to the gymnasium, and it would be very easy to photograph the trophies at such times. Alternately, you may visit during the school day. Respect school policy and sign in at the office as appropriate. You might explain that you heard that there was a national championship trophy on display somewhere in the school and you would like to photograph it. The secretary will likely direct you down the correct hallway, pleased as punch that people still care about that old championship.