Centre Street Lion at City Hall - Calgary, Alberta
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member wildwoodke
N 51° 02.736 W 114° 03.456
11U E 706245 N 5659015
This is one of the original lions that was on the Centre Street Bridge but now on display at City Hall, this lion is modeled after the lions that surround Lord Nelson's (Admiral Horatio Viscount Nelson) monument in Trafalgar Square in London, England
Waymark Code: WM1ZKN
Location: Alberta, Canada
Date Posted: 08/10/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
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This lion is one of the original four lions that were modeled after the lions which were originally designed by Sir Edwin Landseer, that are said to protect Nelson’s Column.

This lion is one of the original lions that were on the bridge. One now sits in permanent storage, this lion was suitable for display in front of City Hall.

Additional information with respect to the Centre Street Lions can be found at: (visit link)
Where is original located?: Trafalgar Square

Where is this replica located?: City Hall Calgary, Alberta

Who created the original?: Sir Edwin Landseer

Internet Link about Original: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sir_Edwin_Landseer

Year Original was Created (approx. ok): 1867
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