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     • The Golden Boy (official name: Eternal Youth and the Spirit of Enterprise) [ 1 ][ 2 ] is a northward-facing statue perched on the dome of the Manitoba Legislative Building in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
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   Why is the Golden Boy a symbol of Manitoba?

   • The Golden Boy was in place for the official opening of the Legislative Building in 1920. Except for several months during 2002, when workers lowered the Golden Boy from the dome for repair and refurbishing, he has stood proud as a symbol for all Manitobans.

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   Where is the Golden Boy statue located?

   • The Golden Boy (official name: Eternal Youth and the Spirit of Enterprise) is a northward-facing statue perched on the dome of the Manitoba Legislative Building in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

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   What happened to the Golden Boy?

   • The boy lay in the hold of the ship, travelling many miles, constantly in danger. When the war was over, the figure arrived at Halifax and was shipped to Winnipeg and finally hoisted to the top of Manitoba's then-new Legislative Building. The Golden Boy was in place for the official opening of the Legislative Building in 1920.

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   What does Golden Boy symbolize?

   • He carries a sheaf of golden grain in his left arm, while his right hand holds high a torch. Golden Boy is said to embody the spirit of enterprise and youth, and he faces north, where the future promise of his province lies. Golden Boy, gilded 5.25 m statue atop the dome of the Manitoba Legislative Building.

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   What is the symbolism of Manitoba?

   • Arguably the province's best-known symbol, the statue was modeled after the Roman god Mercury (Greek: Hermes) and is meant to represent the prosperity and entrepreneurial spirit of Manitoba. The statue depicts a nude young man running forward carrying a torch in one hand and a bundle of wheat in the other.

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   When did the Golden Boy Come Back?

   • On 9 February 2002, the Golden Boy returned to the ground in a custom-made aluminum cage after almost 83 years in place. In August 2002, the statue was regilded with a micro-thin coat of 23.75-karat gold leaf in a climate-controlled enclosure in full view of the public.

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   The Golden Boy (official name: Eternal Youth and the Spirit of Enterprise) [1] [2] is a northward-facing statue perched on the dome of the Manitoba Legislative Building in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

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   The Golden Boy, a magnificently gilded 5.25M (17.2-foot) figure, is probably Manitoba's best known symbol. Embodying the spirit of enterprise and eternal youth, he is poised atop the dome of the building.

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6. www.gov.mb.ca › finance › legtourProvince of Manitoba | finance - Legislative Building Tour

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   Finance. Welcome to our virtual tour of the Manitoba Legislative Building. We are proud to encourage citizens and visitors to Manitoba to visit our magnificent Legislative Building. When the legislative assembly is in session, we invite you to watch the proceedings from the visitors gallery.

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   The Golden Boy is a statue perched on the dome of the Manitoba Legislative Building in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The top of his torch is 77 metres (255 feet) abov...

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   Nov 22, 2007 · Golden Boy, gilded 5.25 m statue atop the dome of the Manitoba Legislative Building. It was sculpted by Georges Gardet of Paris and cast in 1918 at the Barbidienne foundry in France.

9. winnipegsun.com › manitobas-golden-boy-turns-100Manitoba's Golden Boy turns 100 - Winnipeg Sun

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   Nov 22, 2019 · Gilded with 23.5-karat gold leaf in 1951, the Golden Boy last touched terra firma in 2002 when it was repaired and displayed at the Manitoba Museum during a restoration project to the tower and...

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    GOLDEN The Golden Boy is a bronze statue modeled after the Roman God of Mercury (Greek: Hermes) which represents Eternal Youth and Spirit of Enterprise. He is a symbol of the prosperity of Manitoba and its entrepreneurial spirit. He holds a sheaf of wheat in his left hand and a torch in his right.