Peace Dove - Edmonton, Alberta
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member wildwoodke
N 53° 32.118 W 113° 28.757
12U E 335694 N 5934680
The Dove of Peace is located near the Mutart Conservatory in Edmonton, Alberta.
Waymark Code: WMAZCX
Location: Alberta, Canada
Date Posted: 03/15/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Outspoken1
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The Dove of Peace was constructed in 1984 for the visit of Pope John Paul in 1988. The wings are 56 feet (17 metres) across and weighs over 5 tons.

It was originally built near Namao (North Edmonton) on a farmer's field as an outdoor religious cathederal. The Catholic School's society adopted it and moved it in 1988.
Title: Peace Dove

Artist: Eddie Williams

Media (materials) used: Steel Pipe

Location (specific park, transit center, library, etc.): Connors Hill Park

Date of creation or placement: 1984
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