Bank of Canada, Ottawa

On our day trip to Ottawa during the Montreal World Congress on Art Deco we stopped for good look at the Bank of Canada building in Sparks Street.

The building was designed by SG Davenport and completed by Mariani, Lawson & Morris. It was constructed 1937-38.

The bronze front doors bear panels designed by Ulysses Ricci based on Greek coins.

The facade is decorated with a series of seven figures by Jacobine Jones representing the principle industries of Canada.

Fishing

Electricity

Mining

Agriculture

Forestry

Manufacturing

Construction

Reference: Ottawa Booklet, 10th World Congress on Art Deco, Montreal