Canadian Building Trades Monument - Ottawa, Ontario
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N 45° 25.667 W 075° 41.902
18T E 445369 N 5030710
The sculpture represent tools known as plumb bobs. Used in construction since ancient times, they symbolize the intersection of earthly gravity and human ingenuity.
Waymark Code: WMY8AA
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 05/09/2018
Views: 11
Text of the plaque:
The sculpture represent tools known as plumb bobs. Used in construction since ancient times, they symbolize the intersection of earthly gravity and human ingenuity. The engraved tools depict the crafts of building trads unions, reminding us that basic tools in the hands of skilled trades people produce extraordinary results.
Title: Canadian Building Trades Monument - Plumb Bobs
Artist: John Greer
Placement Date: 5/16/2017
Website: [Web Link]
Type of Object: Tools - Plumb Bobs
Location: Major Hill's Park
Material: Granite and Concrete - Granit et béton
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