Hamilton’s new digital sign has been officially lit for the first time.
Hundreds of people gathered to take photos with the eight, giant letters that spell out H-A-M-I-L-T-O-N at a special illumination ceremony in the city hall forecourt on Friday night.
#HamOnt city hall now has a light-up HAMILTON sign at the edge of the forecourt. The City of Toronto installed one in @npstoronto a few years ago. pic.twitter.com/MjwkBizruE
— Nick Westoll (@NWestoll) April 28, 2018
Mayor Fred Eisenberger believes that in addition to bringing some “life and colour” to the forecourt, the sign will be a popular draw for residents and tourists alike.
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He says he has been seeing that already, with the fencing and shrouding now removed, adding that “the selfies have been going all day long” prior to the 9 p.m. illumination on Friday.
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The cost of the sign has been paid by 13 corporate sponsors. The mayor notes that they will be recognized on a plaque.
The colours of the letters can be changed to highlight any event, and Eisenberger predicts people will be “wowed” by the lighting system.
(with photos from Nick Westoll, Global News)
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