Statue of Queen Victoria, Bronze statue at Manitoba Legislative Building, Winnipeg, Canada.
Description
The Statue of Queen Victoria is a bronze sculpture located at the Manitoba Legislative Building in Winnipeg. It depicts the monarch seated with a scepter in her right hand and an orb in her left.
History
British sculptor George Frampton created this monument in 1904, when Canada maintained close ties to the British Empire. It stands as a marker of the royal influence that shaped Canadian governance during that era.
Culture
The statue represents the connection between Canada and the British Crown, marking a significant period in Canadian governmental structure and identity.
Practical
The statue stands in front of a public building and is accessible during daytime. It remains a site where diverse perspectives on colonial history are discussed and debated.
Did you know?
When workers repaired the plinth in the 1920s, they found a message from 1921 regretting that brandy could not be hidden beneath the base due to prohibition laws. This note reveals a playful comment on the alcohol restrictions of that era.
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