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Little Chicago / Royalties: An Oil Boomtown in Alberta
Location: Little Chicago / Royalties, Alberta, Canada

 
Preparing the site for the monument
73 of 89 		Pouring cement for the monument base
74 of 89 		Fitting the stones to the monument base
75 of 89 		Unloading the base of the monument
76 of 89 		Lifting the replica oil derrick onto the top of the monument
77 of 89 		Men preparing the site for the monument
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The front of the program for the monument opening
79 of 89 		A float at the opening of the monument
80 of 89 		Some spectators enjoyinjg the monument opening ceremonies
81 of 89 		Helen (Fishman) Goldenberg giving a speech during the opening ceremonies
82 of 89 		The monument before the grand reveal
83 of 89 		Helen (Fishman) Goldenberg and Gerry Horne unveil the monument
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The monument stands proudly at the site of the old town
85 of 89 		The plaque featured on the monument
86 of 89 		A plaque on the monument which displays the family names of some former residents of Little Chicago
87 of 89 		A monument plaque displaying the names of those who attended school in Royalties and served in WWII
88 of 89 		A painting of the monument by Judy Parker
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