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 Driving Force Mural - Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
N 43° 53.838 W 078° 51.747
17T E 671673 N 4862687
This mural is located on the north wall of Wall "N" Floor Decor at Celina Street in Oshawa.
Waymark Code: WM84AR
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 01/25/2010
Views: 11
This mural,painted by Toronto's artist Rudolf Stussi, is about 2.5 by 24 meters. This mural depicts the evolution of Oshawa's automobile industry; The fire at the McLaughlin Carriage Factory, The The McLaughlin Motor Car Company, The role of GM during WWII, The automation of the car industry.
Text from the plaque:
DRIVING FORCE (1996)
BY RUDOLF STUSSI, TORONTO,ONTARIO
The evolution of Oshawa's automobile industry is
depicted in this mural. In 1899, the McLaughlin
Carriage Factory was destroyed by fire, but
rebuilt within one year. The McLaughlin Motor
Car Company, founded in 1907, began producing
automobiles and, in 1918, became General Motors
of Canada. The mural illustrates the role of
General Motors during World War II in the
manufacture of combat vehicles and the later
technological advances in automobile production.
City: Oshawa
Location Name: Wall "n" Floor Decor
Artist: Rudolf Stussi assisted by Jacquie Jacobs & Neven Begovic
Date: 1996
Media: Paint on wood
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Visit Instructions:
Please give the date and description of your visit. One original photo of the mural must also be submitted. GPSr photo NOT required.
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