[Bcma-l] Rare Logging Truck Donated to the BC Forest Discovery Centre

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Hi
Being new to the museum world     Where is the BC Forest discvery Centre

thanks   Ted Scott      Pres. Parksville & Dist. Historical society  ,
Operators of Craig Heritage Park
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> File: 20071102
> For Immediate Release
>
> November 2, 2007
>
> Rare Logging Truck Donated to the BC Forest Discovery Centre
>
> A rare 1949 Diamond T logging truck has been donated to the BC Forest
> Discovery Centre.  "This is a historic event for the Centre," says Aimee
> Greenaway, Program & Collections Coordinator.  "The truck is in 
> exceptional
> condition with an amazing connection to Cowichan history.  We are pleased
> that Bill Simpson chose to donate his truck to the BC Forest Discovery
> Centre."
>
> The 1949 Diamond T logging truck is extremely rare as only 223 were ever
> built and Simpson's restoration of the vehicle was meticulous.  The truck 
> is
> also an important part of Cowichan logging heritage because it has only 
> been
> operated locally.  "Bill Simpson is not just donating his truck, he is
> donating a piece of history," says Greenaway.
>
> The truck will arrive at the BC Forest Discovery Centre on Monday, 
> November
> 5, 2007.  Visitors to the Christmas Express on Friday, November 30th will 
> be
> the first ones to view the Diamond T logging truck on display at its new
> home.
>
> The BC Forest Discover Centre is operated by the BC Forest Museum Society, 
> a
> non-profit charitable organisation.  The Discovery Centre is a museum that
> tells the story of the logging industry in Coastal British Columbia.
> Exhibits depicting logging machinery, camp life and the role of the BC
> Forest Service are found throughout the 100-acre site.
>
> -30-
>
> Contacts:
> Aimee Greenaway, Program & Collections Coordinator
> BC Forest Discovery Centre
> 2892 Drinkwater Road
> Duncan, BC    V9L 6C2
> (250) 715-1113 ext. 25
>
> Vicki Holman, Manager
> (250) 715-1113 ext. 24
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