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Les Cours Mont-Royal is an upscale shopping mall located in downtown Montreal, Quebec, transformed from the former Mount Royal Hotel. Originally designed by the architectural firm Ross and Macdonald, the ten-story, 1,036-room Mount Royal Hotel was once the largest hotel in the British Empire and opened in 1922, aiming to attract high-class tourists with its Beaux-Arts architecture. Other notable Montreal buildings by Ross and Macdonald include Holt Renfrew, the Montreal Neurological Institute, and the Dominion Square Building.In 1950, the hotel was sold to Sheraton Hotels and renamed the Sheraton-Mt. Royal Hotel in 1951. The hotel operated under Sheraton until March 31, 1982, when the nearby Le Centre Sheraton Hotel replaced it. The Mount Royal Hotel closed in 1984 and underwent a $140 million renovation to become a mixed-use complex, reopening in 1988 as Les Cours Mont-Royal. The complex now houses a shopping mall in the lower levels and basement, luxury condos on the upper floors, and office space in between.The mall’s interior features the original hotel lobby, adorned with a large chandelier from the Monte Carlo casino, and its shopping area is arranged around four open courts. Highlights include six bird-human sculptures by Inuit artist David Ruben Piqtoukun under the main skylight, as well as luxury amenities like Spa Diva, Montreal's largest spa, and a medical clinic. Les Cours Mont-Royal is connected to Peel metro station through Montreal’s underground city.

Bonsecours Market (French: Marché Bonsecours) is a two-story domed public market located at 350 Rue Saint-Paul in Old Montreal, Quebec. Opened in 1847, it served as Montreal's main public market for over a century and briefly hosted the Parliament of United Canada in 1849. Named after the nearby Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel, the Neoclassical building was inspired by Dublin's Customs House and designed by British architect William Footner. Construction began in 1844, with major alterations by Irish-born architect George Browne completed in 1860.The market also housed Montreal City Hall from 1852 to 1878, including a 3,700-square-meter meeting room and a concert hall added by Browne. It continued as a farmer’s market until 1963, after which it was transformed into a multi-purpose space with cafés, restaurants, boutiques, and event halls.Designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 1984, Bonsecours Market was commemorated by Canada Post in 1990 with a $5 stamp featuring its image. The stamp was designed by Raymond Bellemare and printed by the British American Bank Note Company and the Canadian Bank Note Company.

Montreal City Hall (French: Hôtel de Ville de Montréal), a five-story building located in Old Montreal at 275 Notre-Dame Street East, serves as the center of local government in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Designed by architects Henri-Maurice Perrault and Alexander Cowper Hutchison, it was constructed between 1872 and 1878 in the Second Empire architectural style. Positioned between Place Jacques-Cartier and Champ de Mars, the nearest Metro station is Champ-de-Mars on the Orange Line.As an exemplary Second Empire structure and the first Canadian city hall built exclusively for municipal administration, it was designated a National Historic Site in 1984. In March 1922, a fire gutted the original building, sparing only the outer walls and destroying many of Montreal's historic records. Architect Louis Parant led its reconstruction, designing a new self-supporting steel structure within the preserved exterior, inspired by the city hall in Tours, France. The renovations also included replacing the original Mansard roof with a Beaux-Arts style copper roof. The newly rebuilt Montreal City Hall opened on February 15, 1926.The building’s historical significance was further highlighted in 1967 when French President Charles de Gaulle delivered his famous 'Vive le Québec libre' speech from its balcony.

The Atlas Coal Mine National Historic Site is an inactive coal mine located in East Coulee, near Drumheller, Alberta, which operated from 1936 to 1979. It is recognized as Canada’s most complete historic coal mine and is home to the country’s last standing wooden coal tipple, which is also the largest in North America. The site was designated an Alberta Provincial Historic Resource in 1989 and a National Historic Site of Canada in 2002.Sub-bituminous coal from the Drumheller mining district was primarily used for home heating, cooking, electrical generation, and powering steam locomotives for the Canadian National and Canadian Pacific Railways. The coal was easier to mine due to the flat-lying seams and lower methane levels compared to mountainous areas. Coal mining in the region lasted from 1911 until 1984, with the closure of the Atlas No. 3 and No. 4 mines. The preserved structures of the Atlas No. 3 Mine form the basis of the National Historic Site, which is managed by the Atlas Mine Historical Society.The wooden coal tipple, built in 1937, stands over seven stories tall and served as a coal loading and sorting machine. It now symbolizes the mining heritage of the Drumheller Valley. The site also includes old mining equipment, such as a pre-1936 battery-powered locomotive, and several original buildings like the wash house, supply house, lamp house, and mine office. These artifacts preserve the stories of the miners who once worked in the valley. The Atlas is the last of 139 mines that once operated in the region.During its operation, 13 workers died, with four perishing on June 24, 1941, in a gas explosion—three from the blast and a fourth while attempting a rescue.The site is open to visitors from May to Thanksgiving weekend. Guided tours offer rides on the locomotive 'Linda,' walks up the tipple, and, since 2009, tours of the 210-foot underground conveyor tunnel and the recently restored Blacksmith Shop.

The Old Government House, built in 1876, is located 1.5 miles (approximately 2.4 kilometers) south of Battleford on Old Highway No. 4. From 1876 to 1883, Battleford served as the seat of government and was known as the Territorial Capital of the Northwest Territories, which now includes Alberta, Saskatchewan, and the Northwest Territories. During this period, Battleford and the North-West Mounted Police played a significant role in the 1885 North-West (Riel) Rebellion. Between 1878 and 1882, Lieutenant-Governor David Laird resided in the house, which also served as the Government Office and Chambers when Battleford was the Capital of the Northwest Territories. In 1883, the Capital was relocated to Regina. From 1883 to 1914, the building housed the Indian Industrial School under the Anglican Church. Between 1916 and 1931, it was used as a Seventh-day Adventist Academy. In 1931, the property was sold to the Oblates of Mary Immaculate, and from 1932 to 1984, it functioned as the St. Charles Scholastic Seminary. The building was designated a Municipal Heritage Site in 1976 and a Provincial Heritage Property in 1984. In 2003, the vacant site was leased to Battle River Settlement Foundation Inc. as part of a restoration project but was destroyed by fire in the summer of that year.

Saldus Art School (Saldus mākslas skola in Latvian) was established in 1984 and is located in Saldus, Latvia. With an enrollment of around 130 students aged eight to sixteen, the school operates thrice a week alongside regular classes in contemporary schools. The school follows a comprehensive seven-year curriculum covering drawing, painting, sculpture, art language introduction, composition, and material studies. Additionally, students actively engage in nature studies, participating in the green practice sessions every June. Their final semester in the seventh year is dedicated to creating graduation pieces showcased in public spaces, including wall paintings, ceramics, mosaics, silk paintings, graphics, and various other artworks. Saldus Art School boasts a faculty of ten teachers specializing in painting, ceramics, design, and architecture. Led by Headmistress Vēsma Krūmiņa, the team includes Zigrīda Buzoverova, Gunta Kraulere, Merike Armulika, Kristīne Ozola, Ilze Zemīte, Linda Buzoverova, Anna Dobele, and Silvija Nārvila. The school offers adult and children courses, along with master classes throughout the academic year and summer. Collaborating with the Saldus Council, the school hosts an open-air workshop in the summer months. This workshop welcomes participants not just from Latvia but also from Saldus's sister cities of Paide (Estonia), Mažeikiai (Lithuania), and Sergiyev Posad (Russia).

Opus One Winery, situated in Oakville, California, originally known as napamedoc, adopted its current name in 1982. Founded as a collaboration between Baron Philippe de Rothschild of Château Mouton Rothschild and Robert Mondavi, the winery aimed to craft a Bordeaux-style blend primarily using Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Positioned adjacent to the Robert Mondavi Winery, its establishment in 1980 made headlines, lending prestige to the burgeoning Napa wine region. Initially released in 1984 alongside the 1980 vintage, Opus One's debut vintage, the 1979, marked a significant moment. It quickly became renowned as one of Napa Valley's priciest wines, with the 2014 vintage retailing at $325 per bottle. In 1989, a new winery emerged nearby, producing its inaugural vintage in 1991. Additionally, since 1993, the winery has crafted a second wine, Overture.History of Opus One WineryOpus One's inception dates back to a meeting in 1970 between Robert Mondavi and Baron Philippe de Rothschild at the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel in Hawaii, igniting their ambition to blend traditional and contemporary winemaking approaches. Although officially announced in 1980, their collaboration had been evolving since the early 1970s. The first vintage, crafted in 1979 using grapes from Mondavi's To Kalon Vineyard, laid the groundwork for the joint venture. Subsequently, in 1980, 35 acres of this vineyard were sold to the partnership, shaping the backbone of their blend, with the initial vintage from this block released in 1985. The estate's iconic limestone winery in Oakville was constructed between 1989 and 1991. Opus One gained prominence in the 1990s as a sought-after California cult wine, reaching markets in Asia and Europe. Post Constellation Brands' acquisition of Robert Mondavi Winery in 2004, the estate of Baron Rothschild negotiated with Constellation Brands for control over marketing, vineyard management, and winery administration.Opus One produced its inaugural vintage in 1979, yet the construction of the Opus One Winery commenced a decade later. Positioned facing the Mondavi winery, the architectural design by Scott Johnson aimed to seamlessly integrate with the valley's rugged terrain while exuding a classical aesthetic. The winery's construction posed challenges due to its location atop a high water table, necessitating careful excavation, and benefiting from the warmth of nearby geothermal springs that influence its soil. Spanning 108 acres, the winery hosts a vine distribution of 2,200 vines per acre.

The Provisional Capital Memorial Hall, also known as 임시수도기념관 in Korean, stands as a museum in Busan, South Korea. Originally serving as the official residence for the Gyeongnam provincial governor since its completion on August 10, 1926, it was repurposed during the Korean War as the dwelling for President Syngman Rhee when Busan became the provisional capital of South Korea for three years. In 1984, it transformed into the Provisional Capital Memorial Hall, showcasing a collection of artifacts and photographs from the Korean War. From April 2000 to November 2001, extensive renovations were undertaken, culminating in its present state, which includes the addition of the Photographic Gallery displaying an array of Korean War photographs. It was declared Designated Artifact #53 of Busan Metropolitan City, this memorial hall preserves the historical significance of Busan's role as the provisional capital during the Korean War.

Yeouido Park, known as 여의도공원 in Korean, is situated in Yeouido-dong, Yeongdeungpo District, Seoul, South Korea. This park stretches from northeast to southwest across the heart of the island and offers a vast open space that's a favorite among cyclists and skateboarders. It features pathways adorned with trees and seasonal blooms. The transformation of this area into a park occurred in recent years. During the Japanese colonial period, this site hosted Seoul's inaugural airport, Yeouido Airport, constructed in April 1924. In the 1970s, as part of the Han River development initiative led by President Park Chung-hee, the area was redesigned into an asphalt strip and named May 16 Square, commemorating the 1961 coup he spearheaded. In May 1984, Pope John Paul II conducted a canonization mass in the park, honoring Saints Andrew Kim Taegon, Paul Chong Hasang, and 101 other martyrs executed during the Joseon Dynasty. After being concealed under asphalt for 27 years, May 16 Square underwent revitalization and was officially reopened on July 5, 1999.

The Presidential Palace (Romanian: Clădirea Președinției Republicii Moldova) serves as the official residence of the President of Moldova. Constructed between 1984 and 1987 by Yuri Tumanean, Arkady Zaltman, and Viktor Iavorski, the edifice stands on the former site of the German Lutheran Church, which dates back to the 1830s. Originally intended to be the new home for the Supreme Soviet of the Moldavian SSR, it later became the venue where the Moldovan Declaration of Independence was signed and adopted by the Supreme Soviet on August 27, 1991. Subsequently, from 2001, it has functioned as the residence of the President of Moldova, beginning with President Vladimir Voronin. However, during protests on April 7, 2009, against President Voronin, the building suffered significant damage, leading to its closure. In the early years of President Dodon's tenure, efforts were made to restore the palace, with assistance from the Turkish government. The palace was officially reopened on October 17, 2018, in a ceremony attended by President Dodon and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. In January of the following year, Dodon invited former presidents Petru Lucinschi and Mircea Snegur to tour the newly renovated palace. Journalists from Moldova were granted a tour of the premises in April 2019 to provide them with an understanding of the renovation progress. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Moldova, a closed national ceremony was held in the Historical Hall of the Presidential Palace on Independence Day in 2020, without public attendance. Reflecting on the renovation, President Dodon humorously remarked, 'When we arrived, there was nothing here, but you know, I’m someone who values their household, so we brought a few things along.' During his presidency, Dodon implemented various additions, including a wine basement, an artificial lake, and a chicken farm. Additionally, he introduced an Open Doors Day event, known as Ziua Ușilor Deschise, at the palace, specifically for Moldovan youth.

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