WB Watertower Traditional Cache
klblue: It looks like the cache might be missing. Temporarily disabling until I can check on the cache.
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We have camped here at the Prov Park and thought it needed another geocache. We placed small magnetic key holder that will be a easy find. We found out some interesting information about the structure the cache is on, which we will include in this description. Designation Date: June 23, 1998 Designation Authority: Honourable Rosemary Vodrey, Minister of Culture, Heritage and Citizenship Present Owner: The Town of Winnipeg Beach In 1900, the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) purchased 32 acres of undeveloped shoreline 65 kilometres north of Winnipeg on the southwestern shore of Lake Winnipeg and commenced construction of what would become one of western Canada's premiere resort facilities. In addition to the attraction of a three-kilometre stretch of sandy beach, the CPR also built and offered an array of accommodation, recreation, and amusement facilities. By 1910, between 12 to 15 trains were carrying over 40,000 passengers a day on holiday weekends to the popular resort. The romance of Winnipeg Beach began to wane during the 1950s and although the beach itself still remained a popular destination, in 1964 the amusement park was permanently closed. Of the many recreation and railway related structures erected by the CPR at Winnipeg Beach, only the steel water tower survives. It was designed and constructed in 1928 by the Vulcan Iron Works Ltd. of Winnipeg. Utilitarian in design and appearance, the 40-metre high tower supported a 90,000-litre capacity tank, and provided a source of pressurized water for the CPR steam locomotives, and fire protection services for the resort's facilities. Non-operational since the resort closed, the structure is the best example of only five surviving riveted-steel water towers in Manitoba. As in its heyday, the tower is a prominent visual landmark in and around the beach community. No need to climb on anything, as the cache is accessable from the ground. No FTF certificate, but will e-mail one if the finder wishes. Good luck!
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