Centennial Podium Time Capsule - Legislative Building, SK CAN
N 50° 25.928 W 104° 36.936
13U E 527301 N 5586749
After the original 1911 time capsule was removed from the cornerstone of the Saskatchewan Legislative Building, it was replaced into the Centennial podium, which stands in the first floor vestibule of the Legislative Building
Waymark Code: WM17MFW
Location: Saskatchewan, Canada
Date Posted: 03/09/2023
Views: 0
The Centennial Podium, created for the 100th anniversary of the Saskatchewan Legislative Building at Regina, which also houses a Time Capsule, stands in the first floor vestibule in the main entry to the Saskatchewan Legislative Building, Regina SK CAN.
As this is a public building, anyone may enter. Those who would like to see the rest of the building need to take the guided tour, which leaves every few minutes.
The podium is carved of several blocks of Tyndall Stone. The top block, which contains the 1911 Time Capsule, is off-set about 23 degrees from parallel with the rest the podium. This block has a Tyndall Stone lid, and is engraved with the following inscription:
"SASKATCHEWAN
LEGISLATIVE AND EXECUTIVE BUILDING
Erected AD 1980-1911
De Nobis Fabula Narratur"
The Latin inscription translates into English as "fables are told about us"
The podium is next to a sign that reads as follows:
"The Centennial Podium
Renowned Saskatoon architectural stonemason and sculptor Robert Assie has created the Centennial Podium to honor the Centennial of the Saskatchewan Legislative Building.
The design of the Centennial Podium pays homage to the building and cornerstone ceremony on October 8, 1909. The ceremony was not only one of the first events the building hosted; it was also one of the largest. Citizens from across the province rallied in their best outfits to cheer on a new provincial capital building that would rival that of any other.
The Legislative Building became the symbol of a new province and the spirit of the people who lived here. That vision and spirit that the Legislative Building represents has lived on for over a hundred years. In 2012, in the Centennial year of the Legislative Building, we celebrate the people and everything the Legislative Building represents.
Inside the cornerstone made of Tyndall stone, was a copper time capsule that had been deposited by then Governor General Earl Gray. Within the time capsule were documents that included plans of the building, newspapers, a telephone book and other items that told the story of the province and pointed out the direction it was heading.
On December 8, 2011, the cornerstone was open to reveal the time capsule for the first time in over a hundred years. Premier Brad Wall and former Lieutenant Governor Dr. Gordon Barnhart were on hand to offer a first glimpse of the contents of the capsule.
Assie has created the Centennial Podium by hand-carving three blocks of Tyndall stone to represent the cornerstone and reflect the growth of the province. It features a Saskatchewan coat of arms and a hollow portion of stone that is capstone sealed to house the original time capsule.
The Centennial podium has been placed near the cornerstone and overlooks where the new Time Capsule will be placed for a future generation to discover.
Robert Assie’s formal education in stone carving and sculptor began in Weymouth, England. He continued his studies and carving at L’Abbey de St. Antione in France under Master Carver Claude Chevenement. Currently he is a Carver and educator at Gisela stone carvers in Saskatoon. Rob was born near St. Brieux Saskatchewan and now lives in Saskatoon."
Visit Instructions:
Give the date of your visit and describe your experience. Say something meaningful about your visit - not just "I was there!" Upload a new photo from a new perspective, if you can. If you can provide any new information about the site, that would be great. Have fun!