This is the final painting of my workshop demo. 24x24.
I did a small study of the observatory in September.
Architects Denison and Henderson, built 1914. Originally used for meteorological, astronomical and seismological observations and to set acurate local time. For a while, it was the primary and most accurate source of time in western Canada. It cost $11,900 to build and as there was no road access at the time, building materials were shipped to Gonzales Bay and then carried up the hill. It even has a living quarters in which Denison and his wife lived for 20 yrs. It is now surrounded by park owned by the CRD and the building is leased.
