Soper Creek Park - Bowmanville, ON
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TriciaG
N 43° 54.251 W 078° 40.275
17T E 687007 N 4863866
Dedication plaque and commemorative rock in Soper Creek Park
Waymark Code: WMJ5GK
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 09/27/2013
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In 1965, the Bowmanville Rotary Club purchased the 17-acre property of an abandoned barley mill, using it as a drop-in centre. In 1973 they sold it to the city for $1 (in effect, a donation). The mill is now used as a visual arts centre, holding art exhibits and conducing classes for adults and children. The land surrounding the mill is a well-kept park, with outdoor artwork, seating, and attractive landscaping.
The 1905 date on the rock is the date the current brick mill was opened after the old wooden one had burnt down.
Plaque or monument: A mix of the two
Placed by?: Bowmanville Rotary Club
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