Canadian Pacific Railway Water Tower - Cranbrook, BC
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N 49° 30.728 W 115° 46.298
11U E 588920 N 5485114
Built in 1946, this water tower was moved to its present location in order to make it a high profile part of the new Railroad Museum.
Waymark Code: WMFEQF
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Date Posted: 10/07/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member 8Nuts MotherGoose
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In 1994 this water tower was moved about 1500 feet north east from a location close to the CPR's roundhouse. It is now an integral part of Cranbrook's railroad museum, housing exhibits portraying local and regional railway history. The engineer for the move was John Armstrong and the actual move was accomplished by Elvin Townsend Housemoving.

An excellent article on the water tower, including the move, is given below.
Original Location: N 49° 30.598 W 115° 46.664

How it was moved: Wheels / Dolly / Truck

Type of move: Inside City

Building Status: Museum

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