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Photos of the original seating from Southam Hall, which were replaced during the renovations with seats that had better acoustical properties. The photo shows the original seating pre-demolition.

Photos of Southam Hall under renovation.

Photo 1 shows the entire Hall during the phase of renovation when the construction workers were preparing for the new flooring and seating. It also shows the gutted stage.

Photo 2 shows the balcony.

Photograph of a maquette made displaying the proposed design for the National Arts Centre.

Photograph of various people (including Hamilton Southam, centre) viewing a maquette displaying the proposed design for the National Arts Centre. Photographer's stamp included on the back

Photos of the newly renovated Southam Hall Stage showing the upgraded paneling (photo 1) with a close-up of the panel detail (photo 2).

Hand drawn sketch of the design for Southam Hall in the NAC in black and white with letter attached: "OPERA HOUSE - CONCERT HALL | The 2214-seat Opera House is the largest theater of the three comprising the National Arts Center, Ottawa. Although the…

Photograph of a visit to Southam Hall in the National Arts Centre in April 1969 for an inspection of the opera boxes.

Description on the back identifies the individuals in the picture:

Mr + Mrs Pearson and their daughter [Patricia].
Dir.…

Photograph of the National Arts Centre at night, in downtown Ottawa with photographer's stamp on the back

Photograph of a sketch of the NAC salon with drawn people to give an idea of the function of the space as well as an attached letter on the back: "SALON | Salon of the National Arts Centre has direct access to the Royal Box of the Opera House-Concert…

Arial view photograph of maquette of NAC concert hall seat arrangement with description on back: "OTTAWA -- This drawing shows the proposed seating arrangement in the 2,300-seat concert hall of the National Arts Centre. The complex will also include…