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 Centennial Train - Mountain Iron, MN
N 47° 32.029 W 092° 37.331
15T E 528436 N 5264557
This Centennial plaque was placed in front of the historical locomotive during the town's Centennial celebration in 1990.
Waymark Code: WMGA4N
Location: Minnesota, United States
Date Posted: 02/04/2013
Views: 2
A plaque was placed in front of the 1910 Baldwin locomotive switcher engine that is on display at Mine Overlook Park on the north edge of Mountain Iron. It was placed there during the town's Centennial celebration in 1990. The plaque reads:
“In commemoration of the 1990 Centennial. This locomotive was dedicated to all the Mountain Iron area residents who have worked in the iron mines past, at present, and in the future. Saturday, July 28, 1990.” This train was used at the Mountain Iron mine until 1955.
Subject: Town
Commemoration: Centennial of the town of Mountain Iron
Date of Founding: 1890
Date of Commemoration: July 28, 1990
Address:
Locomotive Street
Mountain Iron, MN
Overview Photograph:
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Detail Photograph:
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Web site if available: Not listed
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