Liutenant Governor House
the Liutenant Governor House is part of Winnipeg, MB , Downtown Winnipeg .Top photos chosen by u all:
Grandfather Clock
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One of the original pieces brought to Government House, this clock, made of mahogany, was crafted in England about 1870 or slightly later. It is termed a Westminster Eight Bells. Although many of these clocks were produced during the latter part of the 1800's in England, and can still be found there, very few have found their way to Canada. They are extra large, very heavy and difficult to service. A distinctive feature is the picture on the top face that moves with the change of the moon. The pendulums are solid brass and so heavy that, if dropped, would go right through the floor. The quality and fine craftsmanship of this clock belongs to another era. It is simply not found today. The calibre of watchmakers able to service this type of clock is also a dying art.
Salon 2 - Crystal Jardiniere
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Donated to Government House in 1992 by Miss Phyllis Miller (and two grandsons - Gordon and Douglass Miller) of Vancouver, B.C., in memory of her parents and their grandparents, Jabez and Mary Miller. Jabez Miller came to Winnipeg in 1882 with D. R. Dingwall, founder of Dingwall Jewellers. The company later amalgamated with Birks. The jardiniere was cut by the Gundy Clapperton Company of Toronto sometime between 1905 and 1920, and was presented to Mr. Miller on his 40th anniversary with the company.
Manitoba Legislature At Night From Across The Assiniboine River
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A architecturally beautiful building, the Manitoba Legislative Building is by far the most expensive building in Manitoba, and it is irreplaceable. The cost of construction today would be impossible, especially considering the lack of very skilled mason workers that would be capable enough
Wardrobe
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Fine Early English Victorian; a combination of plain and burl walnut, hand forged steel decorative hooks. In the mid 1970's the back was extended to give more depth so that it could be used for coat storage.
Buffalo Painting
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Buffalo Painting by Frederic Verner - Found in flag tower by son of Lieutenant Governor Errick Willis (1960-65), and was cleaned and restored.
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