1916 German Field Cannon (LEFT) - Wetaskiwin, AB
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member T0SHEA
N 52° 58.122 W 113° 21.998
12U E 341072 N 5871410
Today expanded and used as the Wetaskiwin town hall, the old Wetaskiwin Courthouse is a typical courthouse from Alberta's early years.
Waymark Code: WMYZ0F
Location: Alberta, Canada
Date Posted: 08/13/2018
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member bluesnote
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Completed in 1909, just four years after Alberta and Saskatchewan were carved out of the Northwest Territories, the 2½ story brick courthouse stands on a sandstone foundation with a daylight basement. It is set near the centre of a large, well landscaped, town lot with mature trees, a fountain and reflection bench in the rear and a pair of World War I cannons decorating the front lawn. One on each side of the sidewalk leading to the courthouse's main entrance, the two point northward, away from the building.

This, the more easterly of the two, is stamped 1916, we assume indicating its year of manufacture. The cannons are German field cannons captured by the Allies during World War One and gifted by the Dominion Government to the city of Wetaskiwin in gratitude for the community's support of the war effort.
What type of artillery is this?: Field Cannon

Where is this artillery located?: Government building

What military of the world used this device?: German Army

Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1916

Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)

Artillery is no longer operational: yes

Still may work: no

Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed

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Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed
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