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 Challenger Seven Memorial-New Brighton, MN
N 45° 03.818 W 093° 11.579
15T E 484806 N 4990037
A Memorial to the seven astronauts on board the Challenger January 28, 1986
Waymark Code: WMGYX8
Location: Minnesota, United States
Date Posted: 04/25/2013
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This simple white memorial consists of a small circular platform with a representation of a broken O-ring. There are seven small white markers surronding this central marker; each of these smaller marker lists the name of one of the crew members.
The Plaza upon which this memorial stands was built with funds supplied by Tri-City American Legion Post 513, and was dedicated in May of 1990.
Hours:
On public nongated land, open 24 hours. Located outside of New Brighton City Hall.
Fee (if no fee, enter 'none'): None
How Long a Hike: Street parking available at site
Amount of time an average person would spend here: Less than an hour
Accessible?: yes
Location is wheelchair accessible?: Yes
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