Wellington Building Mosaic - Ottawa, Ontario
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This magnificent mosaic is located inside the lobby of the Wellington Building located at 180 Wellington Street, in Ottawa, Ontario.
Waymark Code: WM11QV9
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 12/05/2019
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A dramatic ceiling mosaic is displayed in the lobby of the Wellington Building's main entrance. The mosaic was created by American muralist Barry Faulkner in 1927 for Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. It consists of thousands of coloured glass tiles, and its theme symbolizes health and well-being. The mosaic was considered one of the finest designs of the era.
Experts from the Canadian Conservation Institute performed preliminary studies and trials, and determined that the mosaic was in relatively good condition. However, cracked and crumbling mortar led to some unstable or missing tiles. Fortunately, cleaning trials showed that the mosaic could be restored without damaging it further.
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Specific visit requirements:
Enter the lobby between the two brown signs from Wellington street and ask the Security Guard on duty (sitting behind a glass partition) to take a photo of the mosaic. I did so and he had no objections.
Address:
180 wellington Street
Ottawa, Canada
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