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This file contains architectural and design drawings of the Western Provinces pavilion which was designed and built for Expo 67. This structure was intended as a temporary Canadian government-sponsored pavilion located in Expo Area: Ile Notre-Dame. The design featured an upward curving roof with live trees projecting from its centre to symbolize the transition from the horizontal plane of the prairies to the vertical scale of the mountains. The pavilion consisted of a theatre, a mine shaft cage, and exhibits on the history of the western provinces and mineral and natural resources. The owner and contracting body of this building was the Provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. The design architect was Gilbert R. Beatson, Calgary. Project Type: National and Private Participants = Participants nationaux et privés.

Project No. 4-25 - General = Général.

Some drawings for this structure were microfilmed in 1968 and can be found on microfilm reel M-1550, frames C1--C126.