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Tallest flagpole in North America.....
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kittyman Send message Joined: 9 Jul 00 Posts: 51468 Credit: 1,018,363,574 RAC: 1,004 |
Right here in my home state of Wisconsin. Dedicated just last month. Flying a 60 x 120 foot United States flag that weighs either 220 or 350 pounds, depending on the weather. The technical info is quite interesting. Sponsored by Acuity Insurance. Thought some of you might enjoy a bit of more positive news on American patriotism. It is truly an awesome structure. Very inspiring. God Bless America. Amazing flagpole. More pics and info. "Freedom is just Chaos, with better lighting." Alan Dean Foster |
Dave Stegner Send message Joined: 20 Oct 04 Posts: 540 Credit: 65,583,328 RAC: 27 |
Mark, Truly amazing project. Above all, what a statement it makes. Dave |
Gordon Lowe Send message Joined: 5 Nov 00 Posts: 12094 Credit: 6,317,865 RAC: 0 |
Probably would have been a popular spot with these folks. The mind is a weird and mysterious place |
zoom3+1=4 Send message Joined: 30 Nov 03 Posts: 65750 Credit: 55,293,173 RAC: 49 |
This flagpole is I think the tallest in California and is 184' tall, which places the top of the pole at sea level. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calipatria,_California The T1 Trust, PRR T1 Class 4-4-4-4 #5550, 1 of America's First HST's |
Donald L. Johnson Send message Joined: 5 Aug 02 Posts: 8240 Credit: 14,654,533 RAC: 20 |
I've gotten emails with the link to that video from 6 different people this week. Next time I'm back in Milwaukee or Winneconne visiting relatives, I'll have to go see it, and the old Manitowac Shipyard.... Donald Infernal Optimist / Submariner, retired |
kittyman Send message Joined: 9 Jul 00 Posts: 51468 Credit: 1,018,363,574 RAC: 1,004 |
I've gotten emails with the link to that video from 6 different people this week. Next time I'm back in Milwaukee or Winneconne visiting relatives, I'll have to go see it, and the old Manitowac Shipyard.... My Dad was born in Sheboygan, so that's his home town...he originally emailed me the story, and I thought it was nifty enough to pass along. The technical aspects of it's construction were interesting to me. As well as the patriotic gesture it represents. "Freedom is just Chaos, with better lighting." Alan Dean Foster |
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