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The Prince of Wales at Montreal - The Ball-Pavilion, 1860. Creator: Unknown
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The Prince of Wales at Montreal - The Ball-Pavilion, 1860. Creator: Unknown
The Prince of Wales at Montreal - The Ball-Pavilion, 1860. Hall specially built for a ball to welcome the future King Edward VII. The ball-room was one immense circle, with an orchestra in the centre, beneath the lofty-peaked roof, which gradually sloped down towards the outer walls, so as to resemble in the design a circular pavilion-tent - though, of course, of colossal dimensions, as the diameter of the ball-room was nearly 100 yards from side to side. In the midst the double orchestra was placed, reaching from the ground to the roof of the building. The design of this centre ornament, if it may be so called, was light and exceedingly beautiful, and its trellis of open columns was almost entirely concealed under garlands of flowers...The outside was almost as good in its way as the grand ball-room itself. Four handsome entrances were made into the building, flanked with battlemented towers with low walls and turrets connecting them, while the apex of the ball-pavilion was surrounded by a cupola and open lantern to secure the utmost ventilation. Many acres of ground around the building were set apart for bowers and promenades'. From "Illustrated London News", 1860
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This photograph captures a young and dapper Prince of Wales, later known as King Edward VII, at the grand Ball-Pavilion in Montreal during his visit in 1860. The Prince's warm reception was marked by the construction of this hall, specifically for a grand ball in his honor. The ballroom, designed as an immense circular pavilion, boasted a lofty-peaked roof that gradually sloped towards the outer walls, creating an impressive and unique design. The double orchestra, situated in the center, played beneath a beautiful and light trellis of open columns, almost entirely concealed under garlands of flowers. The exterior of the Ball-Pavilion was equally impressive, with four handsome entrances flanked by battlemented towers, low walls, and connecting turrets. The apex of the building was surrounded by a cupola and open lantern, ensuring optimal ventilation. The surrounding grounds featured many acres of land set aside for bowers and promenades, providing ample space for guests to enjoy the beauty of the event. The Illustrated London News reported on the grandeur of the Ball-Pavilion, describing it as a "colossal" structure with a diameter of nearly 100 yards from side to side. The publication praised the design as both beautiful and functional, making it an unforgettable setting for the historic event. This photograph offers a glimpse into the opulence and grandeur of the Prince of Wales' visit to Montreal in 1860, a moment in history that continues to captivate and inspire.
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