Memorial to Salazar, Obregon & MacNair, Costa Rica.
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N 09° 56.431 W 084° 06.086
16P E 817855 N 1100224
A substantial Memorial to a trio of entrepreneurs, Salazar, Obregon & MacNair is located in San Jose, Costa Rica. This trio is remembered for their efforts to make electricity available across this poor, relatively undeveloped country.
Waymark Code: WM81MD
Location: Costa Rica
Date Posted: 01/09/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Math Teacher
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The trio that are honored with individual busts at this Memorial are:
Elias Quiros Aalazar 1901-1985
Ing. Jorge Manuel Dengo Obregon 1919-1960
Alex Murray MacNair 1901-1988

In addition to individual busts and plaques, there is an artistic display of electrical parts, decorating a wall, plus landscaping and lighting. The Memorial is located across from the enormous and popular city park, "Sabana Norte". These 3 individuals served the Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE), the national electricity provider.
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