Government of Canada recognizes the National Historic Significance of the Algoma Central Engine House
Media advisory
August 28, 2018 Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario Parks Canada
Representatives from Parks Canada and the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada will take part in a plaque unveiling ceremony to commemorate the Algoma Central Engine House as a place of national historic significance.
The Algoma Central Engine House is a massive structure and was the first of its kind in Canada to have a turntable built inside the building. Today owned by CN, the success of its design is demonstrated by the building’s continued use, with many original features remaining intact.
Please note that this advisory is subject to change without notice.
The details are as follows:
Date: Thursday, August 30th, 2018
Time: Ceremony starts at 2:30 p.m.
Media are asked to arrive by 2:15 p.m.
Location: CN Rail Yard Administration Office
429 Carmen's Way, Sault Ste. Marie, ON
If interested in taking a guided tour of the Engine House, please bring full Personal Protective Equipment including a hard hat, safety glasses, a high visibility vest and steel-toed boots.
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Information and R.S.V.P:
Stéphane Comeault
Public Relations and Communications Officer,
Northern Ontario Field Unit,
Parks Canada
705-255-4107
stephane.comeault@pc.gc.ca