One of the greatest monuments completed in 1920 was the Manitoba Legislative Building, a remarkable structure with primeval temple designs from the New Eastern World. The building has been designed by Frank Worthington Simon (1863-1933), a man with an in-depth knowledge of architecture as well as aspirations from the philosophical doctrines of Freemasonry. The building was then used as one of the best sites for legislative assembly for committees, staffs, offices of the ministers and other government bodies. However, what is the real purpose why Legislative Manitoba was created?
To start with, we need to know the most important symbol - Manitoba Golden Boy sculpture atop the rotunda of the Manitoba Provincial Legislature. It was the Manitoba's best known structure, which embodied the spirit of eternal youth and enterprise. The boy was located on the dome of the building with his face turned to the North. He held some of the valuable resources such as minerals, fish, forest and hydroelectric power. According to some research, this monument was sculpted by Georges Gardet of Paris and casted at France in 1918 to make it more real. This significant figure has faced many danger circumstances because of the Manitoban war; however, his security was then restored after the reconstruction of the old dome.
The building has one room that portrayed the temple of Solomon hundreds of decades ago. According to one researcher from the University of Winnipeg, Frank Albo (FA), the measurements of the original Solomon's temple and the sacred room of the Manitoba Legislative building were all equal. There might some discrepancies in styles, but the details kept by Babylonians were the best evidences how accurate the comparisons were. The original temple was built during the 10th century BCE while the Babylonians brought the remains in 586 BCE to guide the construction of the building. The hall was then added with two life-sized monuments bulls, because ancient people believed that these animals can ward off the works of the evil spirits.
Aside from the Golden Boy and grand staircase, the other symbol was the Rotunda, which has four pairs of Corinthian columns rise from the floor of the doom to the surrounding base. The ground of the Rotunda was built from Tennessee marble bounded with Black Vermont. The designs were created for one purpose - to symbolize the Grecian key or the eternal quest of knowledge and eternity. Aside from the designs, the number 13 was also etched in the several bulbs of Rotunda. Some expert concluded that this number was known to provide good fortune and luck. However, other beliefs were concerned about the freemasons who have been involved in design and construction of the building. The truth behind this symbol was then unrecognized and unsolved at this point of time.
The beauty of the Manitoba Legislative Beauty was worth visiting for. Actually, it was one of the world-winning structures with different ancient symbols such as the statue of Medusa, Bucranium for sacrifices, the figure of bare chested Jesus Christ and Masonic initiate, Egyptian Motifs, statue of agriculture, Blue Curtains and the ark of the Covenant (on top of the Lieutenant-Governor's room). Some historical evidences claimed that there were some things associated with the symbols and the purposes of the architect. Love, sex, fertility and war were included in the lists.
To start with, we need to know the most important symbol - Manitoba Golden Boy sculpture atop the rotunda of the Manitoba Provincial Legislature. It was the Manitoba's best known structure, which embodied the spirit of eternal youth and enterprise. The boy was located on the dome of the building with his face turned to the North. He held some of the valuable resources such as minerals, fish, forest and hydroelectric power. According to some research, this monument was sculpted by Georges Gardet of Paris and casted at France in 1918 to make it more real. This significant figure has faced many danger circumstances because of the Manitoban war; however, his security was then restored after the reconstruction of the old dome.
The building has one room that portrayed the temple of Solomon hundreds of decades ago. According to one researcher from the University of Winnipeg, Frank Albo (FA), the measurements of the original Solomon's temple and the sacred room of the Manitoba Legislative building were all equal. There might some discrepancies in styles, but the details kept by Babylonians were the best evidences how accurate the comparisons were. The original temple was built during the 10th century BCE while the Babylonians brought the remains in 586 BCE to guide the construction of the building. The hall was then added with two life-sized monuments bulls, because ancient people believed that these animals can ward off the works of the evil spirits.
Aside from the Golden Boy and grand staircase, the other symbol was the Rotunda, which has four pairs of Corinthian columns rise from the floor of the doom to the surrounding base. The ground of the Rotunda was built from Tennessee marble bounded with Black Vermont. The designs were created for one purpose - to symbolize the Grecian key or the eternal quest of knowledge and eternity. Aside from the designs, the number 13 was also etched in the several bulbs of Rotunda. Some expert concluded that this number was known to provide good fortune and luck. However, other beliefs were concerned about the freemasons who have been involved in design and construction of the building. The truth behind this symbol was then unrecognized and unsolved at this point of time.
The beauty of the Manitoba Legislative Beauty was worth visiting for. Actually, it was one of the world-winning structures with different ancient symbols such as the statue of Medusa, Bucranium for sacrifices, the figure of bare chested Jesus Christ and Masonic initiate, Egyptian Motifs, statue of agriculture, Blue Curtains and the ark of the Covenant (on top of the Lieutenant-Governor's room). Some historical evidences claimed that there were some things associated with the symbols and the purposes of the architect. Love, sex, fertility and war were included in the lists.
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In the east corridor of the official Province of Manitoba Legislature is the Queen of England's representative Reception Room. This finely decorated room is used by the Lieutenant-Governor on state occasions to receive visiting royalty and foreign dignitaries and general public is barred from entry.. Unique version for reprint here: Masonic Secret Pyramids In Canada ?.
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