For years, and years, I’ve wanted to get a photo of the great bronze plaques on the Ambassador Bridge, but I’ve never had the chance.
Well, this weekend, I spent 1 1/2 hours crossing in the bridge. The only highlight was the chance to grab a few shots of the bronzes.
A large monongram of “JMS” is visible. Nothing I had turned up any information, so I checked in with my good friend Einar, who is walking encyclopedia of archtectural sculpture. He came up with the sculptor Jonathan M. Swanson. From what I gather, this was one of his largest works. A little more on Swanson can be found here: http://www.dickwhitney.net/AOMedallion&JonSwanson.htm
The visible expression of friendship in the hearts of two peoples with like ideas and ideals – 1930.
We sure have come a long way in the last 77 years. I’m not sure how similar we our to our American neighbours anymore, and it’s a shame.
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It is a priviledge to cross the border both ways and I'm sure Americans generally aren't treated to the same somewhat abusive behaviour crossing into Canada. Yes - they have a job to do and it's definitely an important one, there's just a better way to go about it.
Since WHEN is it a privledge to be treated courteously? Are you saying that US Border officials are required to be rude? Ridiculous. Rudeness is unprofessional, pure and simple. IN most jobs that would get you FIRED. Why would anyone visit a country and spend money there if they knew they were going to be treated rudely for no reason. Seriously, give your head a shake, this kind of behaviour is unjustified no matter what! Period. End of story.
I cross the bridge daily for work for the last year, and I have wondered what the plaque was, but I've not been able to see it for more than a split second.