Pump Jacks - Calgary, AB
N 51° 02.208 W 114° 03.438
11U E 706305 N 5658038
Quick Description: Located in Stampede Park, home to the Calgary Stamede, this is one of many agricultural items on display.
Location: Alberta, Canada
Date Posted: 8/27/2011 8:53:37 PM
Waymark Code: WMCE4B
Views: 7
Long Description:
Historic Monuments
Building Blocks of the Future
Pump Jacks
Visible across the plains of Alberta for most of the Twentieth Century pump jacks have long symbolize the prosperity brought to this province by the oil and gas industry.
Today, the oil and gas industry continues to play a major role in Alberta's diverse economy and support a number of related industries.
Type of Marker: Cultural
Sign Age: Other
Parking: Special Events make parking harder
Placement agency: Calgary Stampede
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