Location: North side, 481 University Ave.
Date photo taken: 7 May 2019
This sunken relief carving is one of two panels designed by Canadian sculptor Elizabeth Wyn Wood. Both are meant to represent communication. While the woman holds a paper scroll, author John Warkentin argues that the inclusion of a bird, sun and clouds, combined with the impression that she is floating, are meant to indicate that the information is being sent through the air. This building was commissioned by Canadian communications giant Maclean-Hunter. Known for publications such as Maclean's magazine and the Financial Post, Maclean-Hunter began diversifying into radio in 1961, the same year that this building opened.
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