tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post6746398924565435439..comments2023-10-25T12:05:13.761-04:00Comments on Barbara Martin: My Town Monday - Osgoode Hall (Toronto)Barbara Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00610140328527165017noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-54588985203492108712008-07-28T20:41:00.000-04:002008-07-28T20:41:00.000-04:00Mary, with the older buildings in Toronto there is...Mary, with the older buildings in Toronto there is a character in the architecture not found anywhere else.Barbara Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00610140328527165017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-82425450241050351672008-07-28T14:14:00.000-04:002008-07-28T14:14:00.000-04:00Wonderful images! Wood-panelled libraries and wrou...Wonderful images! Wood-panelled libraries and wrought-iron gates are two of my favourite things.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10442346154131507824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-87506551136692304722008-07-22T23:02:00.000-04:002008-07-22T23:02:00.000-04:00Debbielou and Shelley, there was quite a bit of in...Debbielou and Shelley, there was quite a bit of information about Osgoode Hall and I tried to concentrate on bits to give an overall view. For more information check out the referenced sites.Barbara Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00610140328527165017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-25685575786243755372008-07-22T22:58:00.000-04:002008-07-22T22:58:00.000-04:00Linda, only today I learned that in WWI when the c...Linda, only today I learned that in WWI when the country was gathering iron works and pieces for the war effort, Osgoode Hall refused to donate their iron fence.Barbara Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00610140328527165017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-62774663860912588622008-07-22T18:11:00.000-04:002008-07-22T18:11:00.000-04:00I love the interior of the Hall. In fact I enjoyed...I love the interior of the Hall. In fact I enjoyed the entire tour. I wish it was nice and sunny like that today in NZ. I'm sheltering from the rain in a cafe!Shelley Munrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03090469550227550713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-24643138288491960242008-07-22T13:55:00.000-04:002008-07-22T13:55:00.000-04:00Barbara - What a fabulous building , absolutely am...Barbara - What a fabulous building , absolutely amzing !!<BR/>Thank you for your kind comments on my Blog xDebbielouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12536113064636062343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-33665861661580522292008-07-22T12:50:00.000-04:002008-07-22T12:50:00.000-04:00What a magnificent old building. The interiors are...What a magnificent old building. The interiors are gorgeous and I love the wrought iron gates.<BR/><BR/>Interesting post.<BR/><BR/>LindaLinda McLaughlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15291670592316021851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-28711447758951018552008-07-22T07:56:00.000-04:002008-07-22T07:56:00.000-04:00Debra, David, Sienna: it seems the methods the old...Debra, David, Sienna: it seems the methods the old stone masons and arbitects did is vanishing. Although the plans for Osgoode Hall have survived, and are to be found on the Ontario Archives website.<BR/><BR/>For readers information about Sienna's second comment, I had asked about the trees alongside a lane in a photo on her Australian blog.Barbara Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00610140328527165017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-41171597013221493832008-07-22T05:38:00.000-04:002008-07-22T05:38:00.000-04:00Ah, sorry, Eucalypts!The trees are Eucalyptus, the...Ah, sorry, Eucalypts!<BR/><BR/>The trees are Eucalyptus, there about 700 species, the ones that look smaller around our area, (which ironically is called the Mallee), are Mallee Eucalypts, but there are many others too, all commonly called; "gumtrees".<BR/><BR/>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eucalyptus<BR/><BR/>Down south in the cooler parts they are huge, majestic and breathtaking trees, on the Siennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15387267690900119245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-77092852648302381722008-07-22T05:25:00.000-04:002008-07-22T05:25:00.000-04:00What incredible architecture, what beautiful, amaz...What incredible architecture, what beautiful, amazing architecture!<BR/><BR/>Parts of Osgoode Hall remind me of some of the interior of St Peter's Basilica. It is just simply mindblowing. Seriously.<BR/><BR/>The Library, the Library! I love that Library, look at the books, they would find my deceased and decayed remains in there, curled up around one of those precious books. <BR/><BR/>You know I Siennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15387267690900119245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-73528627316373809042008-07-21T23:19:00.000-04:002008-07-21T23:19:00.000-04:00Wow, what a ornate building and beautiful grounds....Wow, what a ornate building and beautiful grounds. Like others have mentioned, the library really jumps out. It reminds me a little bit of the John Adams library in Quincy, MA but on a slightly smaller scale and minus the fantastic spiral staircase.David Cranmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04749857752139212888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-47957672158440469172008-07-21T23:12:00.000-04:002008-07-21T23:12:00.000-04:00I am always in awe of the craftsmanship that went ...I am always in awe of the craftsmanship that went into our old government buildings. What magnificent workmanship! Thank you for posting about this beautiful place.debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17676300309029588465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-73634992825272280372008-07-21T20:25:00.000-04:002008-07-21T20:25:00.000-04:00Travis, then you'll be surprised some more when I ...Travis, then you'll be surprised some more when I do posts on the historical buildings in Montreal and Quebec City.<BR/><BR/>I did find, while browing Flickr for photos, an interesting array of the architecture on houses in Waxahachie, Texas. Perhaps you'd like to do some research on the houses and their gingerbread trim.Barbara Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00610140328527165017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-41525397300817434052008-07-21T20:20:00.000-04:002008-07-21T20:20:00.000-04:00Pretzel and Steve: The library is a favourite of m...Pretzel and Steve: The library is a favourite of mine, too. It is rather grand. The covers on the books from the 16th century still have their gold lettering on the spines.Barbara Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00610140328527165017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-55723109122536622112008-07-21T20:18:00.000-04:002008-07-21T20:18:00.000-04:00Bernard, Patti, Terrie: The park outside is lovely...Bernard, Patti, Terrie: The park outside is lovely in the summer, with park benches to sit and enjoy the oasis in the downtown core.Barbara Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00610140328527165017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-8724014678808236452008-07-21T17:08:00.000-04:002008-07-21T17:08:00.000-04:00I. Want. That. Library....I. Want. That. Library....Steve Malleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17561234111786788616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-63368558988948901312008-07-21T16:48:00.000-04:002008-07-21T16:48:00.000-04:00I don't why why but the great architecture you've ...I don't why why but the great architecture you've shown us here and before really surprised me.Travis Erwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09420879160702098979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-34665818126626382012008-07-21T16:11:00.000-04:002008-07-21T16:11:00.000-04:00Wow! What an amazing photo tour...Cork flooring ha...Wow! What an amazing photo tour...<BR/><BR/>Cork flooring has proven it can stand the test of time and has also covered the Library of Congress for decades.<BR/><BR/>For more info on cork floors and how Wicanders cork oak floors represent a generations-old balance between environmental conservation, creation of wealth, and social development that benefits millions of people worldwide, please Team Wicandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00196556644840270269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-15364840938186096692008-07-21T12:45:00.000-04:002008-07-21T12:45:00.000-04:00Stunning. That place is gorgeous and I'd love to v...Stunning. That place is gorgeous and I'd love to visit someday. <BR/><BR/>The library? I want it. In my house with all the books. I just salivated over the pictures of the library. I always said if we became millionaires the first room to be built in my dream home would be a library. :D<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the tour Barbara.preTzelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03536465579225240434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-12859481564960710752008-07-21T10:24:00.000-04:002008-07-21T10:24:00.000-04:00What a fabulous building and it has such a long an...What a fabulous building and it has such a long and interesting history.<BR/><BR/>Thanks so much.<BR/><BR/>TerrieTerrie Farley Moranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04980849018232866773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-51771087200758809122008-07-21T08:59:00.000-04:002008-07-21T08:59:00.000-04:00Just gorgeous. I am definitely getting geared up f...Just gorgeous. I am definitely getting geared up for a trip to Toronto that includes some of the places you've written about.pattinase (abbott)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02916037185235335846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-84244169918124675612008-07-21T08:07:00.000-04:002008-07-21T08:07:00.000-04:00I enjoyed the show, Barbara. The grounds are almos...I enjoyed the show, Barbara. The grounds are almost as spectacular as the ornate courtrooms.BernardLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09722619048888613647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-37511009983775062502008-07-21T07:33:00.000-04:002008-07-21T07:33:00.000-04:00Pam, after finding the photos and information on O...Pam, after finding the photos and information on Osgoode Hall I want to go back inside, although previous visits have been on lawyers' errands. In the rotunda it seems as if you can feel the antiquity of the place: old and solid.Barbara Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00610140328527165017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-21396189866891440312008-07-21T03:00:00.000-04:002008-07-21T03:00:00.000-04:00What a wonderful tour and my feet don't even hurt!...What a wonderful tour and my feet don't even hurt! I know I would love Canada.Time always seems an issue when travelling.Doing it this way is delightful. Can't thank you enough for your fascinating posts and historic insights.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com