Al Birney
What exactly is that metal structure? Well, here at the east end of the Bloor Street Viaduct (also known as the Prince Edward Viaduct), on the north side, is a City of Toronto plaque that explains it. Here's what it says:
This plaque is dedicated to the memory of Al Birney, a man who advocated for the rights of those suffering with mental illness. His tireless efforts resulted in the construction of the Luminous Veil suicide prevention barrier on the Bloor St. viaduct in 2003. The determination shown by Mr. Birney and all those who worked to have the Veil erected shall never be forgotten.
Location Co-ordinates: 43.675927 -79.360621
Photo by Alan L Brown - August 2007
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The Prince Edward Viaduct
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