Engravings successfully removed from bedrock. In a safe place awaiting further cosmetic finishing. Original mound 25 ft wide, 20 ft deep, 8 ft high. Extracted Bala Boulder estimated at 10 tons. That's two elephants! pic.twitter.com/MkyBkYAjDv
— SwiftRiverEnergyLtd (@BalaFallsHydro) December 22, 2017Here's the backstory on the boulder they dug up during construction.
Piece Of History Unearthed At Bala Falls Dig - Muskoka News Watch
Nov 22, 2017 - A large boulder with words carved into it that appear to date back to 1888 and 1919 has been unearthed at the Bala Falls construction dig. The work, being done in advance of a planned ... There are two engravings on the boulder with the numbers 1888 and 1919. The rock itself is in pretty rough shape, she ...Bala Falls Saga!
4 comments:
Deff part of your places history!
I love learning about history. Right now there is a lot of inquiry regarding settler activities as it relates to reconciliation. - Margy
It just makes you wonder what else waits to be unearthed. We have probably buried so much of our early heritage under parking lots and downtown buildings. Best wishes for Christmas and the New Year.
That is massive!
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