Object Title
XXI Olympiad, Montreal 1976
Object Name
Poster
Date Made
1976
Materials
Paper --Glass --Metal
Catalogue Number
2007.001.149
Dimensions
50.8 cm x 38.1 cm
Description
Red and white poster matted in a metal frame. The entire poster has a red tint to it with the background depicting a body of water. In the centre is a circular coin-styled image that depicts three sail boats with Kingston's City Hall in the background. Above the image of sail boats is the title, "XXI Olympiad, Montreal 1976" and below "5 dollars".
History
The 1976 Summer Olympic Games were predominantly held in Montreal. However, since Montreal was not a suitable place to hold the sailing events, Portsmouth Olympic Harbour (constructed in 1969) in Kingston, Ontario was reconstructed in 1974 in time for the 1976 Olympic Sailing event. The sailing program took place from July 19th to July 27th 1976.
