Framed Prints
Framed Print of Ottawa, the Proposed Capital of Canada, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Ottawa, the Proposed Capital of Canada, 1858. The selection of this place as the seat of Government for Canada has not proved satisfactory, though possibly the choice of any one of the other rival cities would have given umbrage to a still larger party. The difficulty, or rather the impossibility, of providing a seat of Government that should satisfy Upper and Lower Canada at the same time caused the question to be referred to the home [ie British] Government, and, after a careful consideration of the claims of the respective cities soliciting this honour, Ottawa was declared the most fitting candidate...An engraving of a city which is the subject of such grave dissensions in the Canadian Legislative Assembly will doubtless be of interest to our readers. The suspension-bridge in the foreground of the Illustration, spanning the foaming chasm at the Chaudiere Falls...unites Upper and Lower Canada. In the centre the towers of the Roman Catholic Cathedral are distinctly visible above the mass of buildings. The high ground to the right is the destined site for Government offices, in the event of Ottawa being the seat of Government'. From Illustrated London News, 1858. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © The Print Collector/Heritage Images
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Media ID 36376390
Cataract Falls Government Ottawa Ontario Canada Ottawa River Suspension Bridge Waterfall Waterfalls
Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 15.5cm (9.6" x 6.1")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
