Paul Bunyan and Babe - Three Rivers California
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N 36° 26.915 W 118° 54.016
11S E 329699 N 4035382
The mythic figure of Paul Bunyan and Babe are carved from Redwood in Three Rivers California
Waymark Code: WM527B
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 10/29/2008
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Three Rivers California is located at the gateway to Sequoia National park. This carving was made in 1941-1942 from a single piece of redwood. The log was 2000 years old when it was felled. It weighed 40 tons prior to carving. It stands today in front of the Three Rivers historical museum.
Type of wood carving: Chainsaw, grinder, chisel & carving tools
Artist's Name: Carroll Barnes
Approximate size/height: 16' tall
Type of wood: Giant Sequoia
Other type: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
All logs must be the result of an actual visit to the wooden carving.
"Visited" only remarks will not be accepted.