Corn Husker - Discovery Bay, Jamaica
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denben
N 18° 27.964 W 077° 24.897
18Q E 244966 N 2043453
This corn husker is on display at Columbus Park in Discovery Bay, Jamaica.
Waymark Code: WMV3CR
Location: Jamaica
Date Posted: 02/16/2017
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Columbus Park is an open-air historical and archaeological museum, set on 3 acres of Discovery Bay, overlooking the ocean. The museum features a wide range of artefacts which were excavated when the Kaiser Bauxite processing plant was developed.
The inscription reads: "Corn Husker - A mechanical corn husker used in the Richmond Pen District to shell corn to make cornmeal."
Use or Purpose of Equipment: Corn huskers are used to shell the corn from the cobs
Approximate age: 17th century and beyond
Still in Use?: Yes
Location:
Open-air museum
Fee for Access: no
Manufacturer and model: Not listed
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