Canadian Pacific Railway Water Tower - Cranbrook, BC
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member T0SHEA
N 49° 30.728 W 115° 46.298
11U E 588920 N 5485114
Built in 1946, this is one of the few remaining in western Canada.
Waymark Code: WMFEQ6
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Date Posted: 10/07/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member Faithwalker & DaMama
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This water tower, built to refill locomotives, holds 40,000 gallons of water. It was built with an inner tank and an outer wood shell to protect it from freezing in the winter. A connection to the city's water supply kept it full at all times.

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