The Millenium Mast, Pickering, Ontario
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The Millennium Mast is a Kinnetic Sculpture, 12 m high located at the Pickering Millennium Waterfront.
Waymark Code: WMDD9Y
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 12/28/2011
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A centerpiece of the Pickering Millenium Waterfront, the Millennium Mast is a Kinnetic Sculpture that represents the majestic white pines of Pickering's shores, which were used by the British Royal Navy, early in the 19th century for masts to build their wooden ships.
This sculpture, created by artists Lynda and Ron Baird is 12 metres high. The sails atop the mast pivot in the wind while the mast gently rotates.
Title of Piece: The Millennium Mast
Artist: Lynda and Ron Baird
Material/Media: Aluminum
Date of Creation or Placement: June 23, 2001
Location (specific park, transit center, library, etc.): Pickering Millenium Waterfront, multi use park, beach and boardwalk
Web link(s) for additional information: Not listed
Web link(s) to YouTube or other video: Not listed
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