Olympic Bricks - Calgary, Alberta
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member wildwoodke
N 51° 02.768 W 114° 03.504
11U E 706187 N 5659072
At Olympic Plaza there is a large portion of the walkway near the arch that is made up of 20,000 Olympic bricks which were sold to the public for $5 to commemorate and support the 1988 Olympics in Calgary, Alberta.
Waymark Code: WM53Y8
Location: Alberta, Canada
Date Posted: 11/07/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Mark1962
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Olympic Plaza was built in 1988 for the Olympic Winter Games. The plaza hosts many special events & festivals throughout the year. With an artificial ice surface for winter skating, it is also a wonderful place to sit and enjoy your lunch during the noon hour.

A section of the bricks include members of the International Olympic Committee in 1988 and Calgary City Council.
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Name of Display: Olympic Plaza

Approximate number of bricks in display: 5000

Name on One Brick: SAS Le Prince Albert de Monaco
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