I am thankful for the creativity and ingenuity of people, past, present and future.
About the tin house:
In the early 20th century, tinsmith Honoré Foisy advertised his trade by decorating the outside of his Lowertown Ottawa house, which stood a few blocks from here. When the house was demolished in 1961, the façade was saved and later reproduced by artist Art Price using original and fabricated parts. The façade was installed here in 1973 and has become the artistic focal point of the courtyard, which was named after this artwork. In 2003, the popular and unique piece was further restored, after exposure to the elements caused serious deterioration.
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