Chair, Arm
Guelph Museums
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| Nom de l'objet : | Chair, Arm |
| Titre : | Mayor's Chair from City Hall |
| Classification de l'objet : | Chair |
| Catégorie de l'objet : | 2: Building Furnishings |
| Sous-catégorie de l'objet : | Furniture |
| Matériaux : | Wood, Oak/Textile |
| Technique de fabrication : | Machine Made/Carved |
| Numéro d'accession : | 1975X.00.563 |
| Nom de la collection : | Artifacts |
| Culture : | Canadian |
| Date de début de production : | 1855 |
| Date de fin de production : | 1865 |
| Date absolue : | Circa 1860 |
| Description : | Arm Chair, - oak wood with black vinyl upholstery on seat and back - Large and heavy proportions with machine cut decorative carvings applied to the wood of the sides and crest rail. Has full length arms and high back. Springs in Seat. Ht: 42-3/8" (107.5cm.) (floor to top of back) Width: 29-1/4" (74.3cm.) ( at widest point - between ends of arms) Length: 26-1/4" (66.6cm.) (back to front at feet) Vinyl upholstery is loose at front corners. |
| Fonctions : | This chair was used in Council Chambers by Guelph Mayors. Guelph City Hall - Constructed in 1856-57, the City Hall stands as one of Ontario's finer examples of mid-nineteenth century Renaissance Revival architecture. the significance of the building and its architect, William Thomas, in relation to provincial history was recognized by the erection of a commemorative plaque by the Ontario Archaeological and Historic Sites board in 1970. The contractors, Morrison and Emslie, utilized for the building dolomitic limestone from Guelph quarries. The work of local limestone-cutters and masons remains a notable example of skilled masonry craftsmanship. Mathew Bell had the contract for carving the unique details of the facade. he was responsible for the bullock head as keystone above the central west window; the other two carved stone heads are, presumably, the work of William Thomas. In 1875 the Town Hall, or Market House, was enlarged with the construction of a wing to the SW which provided a concert hall on the second floor and an additional indoor market in the space below. Considerable care was taken to relate the masonry techniques and design details to that of the original structure. Apart from the removal of a triple-staged clock tower in 1961, very few changes have been made i the exterior appearance of the building. In the early 1960s the interior was extensively rebuilt to provide increased office space. In June 1978, the building was designated under the Ontario Heritage Act. About 1860, the City Hall Annex was constructed to the south-east. With some additions it served as town fire hall until the end of the 1800s. It was designed to relate to the materials and forms of City Hall. More recently the Annex served as police headquarters. It is now office space. |
| Hauteur : | 107.500 |
| Longueur : | 66.600 |
| Largeur : | 74.300 |
| Unité de mesure linéaire : | cm |
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| Ville de l'établissement : | Guelph |
| Province de l'établissement : | Ontario |
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