Ruth Goldbloom - Halifax, Nova Scotia
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denben
N 44° 38.292 W 063° 33.916
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The statue of Ruth Goldbloom is located in front of the Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 which she co-founded. The plaque is on the wall of the museum.
Waymark Code: WM16C5Q
Location: Nova Scotia, Canada
Date Posted: 06/27/2022
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The life size bronze sculpture shows a smiling Ruth Goldbloom seated on a bench, surrounded by immigrants'suitcases, with her beloved tap shoes sitting at her feet. The sculpture, created by Newfoundland artist Morgan MacDonald, will be permanently located near the entrance to the museum. Visitors will be invited to sit beside Ruth, whose legacy was that she talked to anyone and everyone who entered the museum that she created to honour the 1.5 million immigrants who entered Canada through the Port of Halifax’s Pier 21 from 1928 to 1971.
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Location description: Near the entrance to the Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
Statue's Subject: Ruth Goldbloom a community volunteer, leader and fundraiser
Artist: Morgan MacDonald
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Visit Instructions:
Photo of the statue with person sitting on bench next to the statue, standing next to the statue or other-wise interacting appropriately with the statue(face of person does not need to show, gps does not need to be in photo).
Extra credit for having fun!!!