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Vancouver WA Parks: Replica Cannons: photo musings of Vancouver Washington by John Slocum of REMAX Vancouver WA

Photo by John Slocum of RE/MAX Vancouver WA

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Posted by Alexander-Slocum REMAX Team - Vancouver WA Real Estate on 09/20/2009 09:46 AM

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14 Comments on Halt! Who Goes There? -- Speechless Sundays

SEP

One of the many great things about AR are the pictures members post. There are some really wonderful places in our country.

It's hard to imagine that, in an era of laser-guided bombs, these cannon were once state of the art!

Hello Bill, I do appreciate the ability of the AR platform to allow us to share photo and video views of our local towns. Thanks for visiting! John

Hello Leslie, curious you've mentioned how technology has changed so much. These cannons are replicas to be sure. One thing however that makes them unique -- they were crafted by local Vancouver High School Students! (this in a day and age when High School "Shop" classes don't seem to exist in our area). Thanks for stopping by. John

History showcased and resting in the shade. High School Shop classes - sure aren't what they used to be. Thanks for sharing your area with us.

Hello Lee and Carol, as the oldest "settled" community in the Pacific Northwest (and older than our Sibling Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada to the north!) we have some interesting and fun history to photograhp and enjoy -- more to come! Thanks! John

I love the picture. I really am a fan of the relics of history. Great photo.

SEP

Very cool picture John. Certainly takes you back in time looking at these old war pieces.

Hello Jim, I think it is a community treasure to have items that aren't just "photos on a wall" but tangible items you can see and relate to. Thanks! John

Hello Bill, these cannons sure do take one back in time although, these types of cannons did not see any real "action" out our way. Thanks! John

This made me laugh, John - not because it is funny, but because my mom tells the story about how when she was a teenager, they used to roll the cannon balls from a similar display in her hometown down into the river! The town finally attached the balls together to prevent the kids 'sport'...

Debi

SEP

John,

I really like historical displays like this. It helps document our fight for freedom. :)

Steve

Hello Debi, you know...I did not resist the urge to try to pick one of those balls up! (yep, they are welded together!) John

Hello Steve, I agree that these displays some how keep history alive for us, and that indeed being vigilant regarding our freedom is a must. Thanks! John

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