Pioneer Park - Rossland, BC
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N 49° 04.674 W 117° 48.128
11U E 441421 N 5436425
Pioneer Park, on Spokane Avenue one block north of Columbia Avenue, is the City of Rossland's gift to itself on its 100th anniversary.
Waymark Code: WMH3NH
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Date Posted: 05/16/2013
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In 1921 Esling Park was built on this site and dedicated to William Kemble Esling in 1923. Popularly known as Billy, Esling was the first publisher of the "Rossland Miner" newspaper and, from 1925 to 1946 the area's Member of Parliament.
In later years the park was renamed Pioneer Park to include all the pioneers responsible for the founding of Rossland and to emphasize the cooperation between the European and Chinese settlers who together built the community. The park was initiated in 1997, to commemorate the City's 100th anniversary and officially dedicated on October 25th, 1999.
This small park, about one quarter of a city block, features a man made waterfall with a pool and a small stream. A footbridge crosses over the stream which runs beside a memorial to "Father Mac", A.K. MacIntyre, Catholic priest to Rossland from 1912 to 1972.
A second feature is a replica of a mine entrance, complete with mining cart and trackage. On the face of the entrance is a Workers' Memorial: "In memory of those who have lost their lives as a result of a workplace accident or occupational disease."
Near the waterfall and stream are benches to allow for quiet and relaxing contemplation.
Subject: City
Commemoration: The City's 100th Anniversary
Date of Founding: 1897
Date of Commemoration: 1997
Address:
Signage at front of park.
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