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 Queen Elizabeth II - Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posted by:  PM8
N 49° 53.064 W 097° 08.728
14U E 633222 N 5527426
A statue of Queen Elizabeth II sculpted in 1970 as part of Manitoba's Centennial celebrations.
Waymark Code: WM12VTB
Location: Manitoba, Canada
Date Posted: 07/21/2020
Views: 4
This statue of Queen Elizabeth II was sculpted by local artist Leo Mol in commemoration of her address to the Manitoba Legislature in 1970 as part of Manitoba's Centennial celebrations. Originally situated in the Steinkopf Gardens at the Centennial Concert Hall, the statue was relocated to its present site on the grounds of Government House in 2010. It was unveiled by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, accompanied by His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, at a ceremony on 3 July 2010.
Subject: State/Province
Commemoration: 1970
Date of Founding: 1870
Date of Commemoration: 1970
Address:
Government House
10 Kennedy Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Overview Photograph:
Yes
Detail Photograph:
Yes
Web site if available: [Web Link]
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