"Don't Be a Woodenhead" - Revelstoke, British Columbia
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wildwoodke
N 51° 00.459 W 118° 13.058
11U E 414574 N 5651381
This roadside attraction is a replica of the Woodenhead Sculpture that was once placed along the roadside here at Revelstoke, British Columbia.
Waymark Code: WM7J7G
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Date Posted: 10/30/2009
Views: 10
Quoted from the sign in front of Woodenhead:
“ ‘Woodenhead’ was created in the 1930’s by local resident Peter Fuoco in his free time while working on the Big Bend Highway Project. Using a double bitted axe and some chisels, he decided to try his hand a sculpting. Government Officials were so impressed with the creation, that they took the finished sculpture and set it along the highway as one of the first road safety warning signs in B.C. The sign advised speeding motorists “not to be a Woodenhead” and slow down. During the 1960’s, when the Trans-Canada Highway opened, Woodenhead was moved to town and became a local heritage artefact. In 2005, the restoration of ‘Woodenhead’ and the construction of the protective roofing was carried out by the City of Revelstoke.”
Price of Admission: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Roadside Attractions Website: [Web Link]
Weekday Hours: Not listed
Weekend Hours: Not listed
Location Website: Not listed
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