Freda DeFehr displays her Lego replica model of the Manitoba Legislature to commemorate the province's Centennial.
Photographer: John Olson; Date: April 3, 1970
Source: Winnipeg Tribune fonds (PC 18, A.81-12) - Box 4, Folder 10110, Item 9
Source: Winnipeg Tribune fonds (PC 18, A.81-12) - Box 4, Folder 10110, Item 9
Three years later she constructed a replica of the Quebec legislative building. The details in these models are amazing.
Is anyone else imagining a Lego Godzilla rampaging through this woman's house? No? Just me?
Photographer: Jeff Debooy; Date: December 14, 1973
Source: Winnipeg Tribune fonds (PC 18, A.81-12) - Box 4, Folder 10110, Item 10
Obviously the kids had already moved out or she wouldn't have been allowed to play with the legos.
ReplyDeletewow they buildings are giant she must be realy good at building
ReplyDeleteHer name was Sara DeFehr she built all the Legislature buildings in Canada. I was there when these pictures were taken she is my Grandmother. She did play with the lego with her 22 grandchildren.
ReplyDeleteThat's great! Thanks for the correction on the name. Your grandmother was very talented. My son would be in awe of her handiwork.
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