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Originally Posted by SignalHillHiker
Work on the restoration of Newfoundland's former Parliament is continuing.
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It's being returned to its appearance from the 1850s, before more windows were added on the front, the entrance was narrowed, and the glass lantern feature on the roof was replaced with dormer windows:
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Some renderings have windows at center, some don't. Either way, it's going to be an important display on Nfld's political history when finished. Looking forward to seeing it.
http://www.heritage.nf.ca/law/volpi_72.html
There was a recent discovery of the mysterious tunnel as well, possibly an escape route for politicians, or maybe just for a sewer, etc.
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A multi-million dollar restoration of Colonial Building and its surrounding grounds has resulted in the unearthing of a nearby tunnel or drain. Workers have yet to discover if it connects directly to the building itself.
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http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfou...park-1.2704461