World's Largest Pumpkin - Roland MB
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N 49° 22.155 W 097° 56.905
14U E 576344 N 5469036
In 1976, Edgar Van Wyck 423 pound pumpkin earned him a page in the Guiness Book of Records.
Waymark Code: WMD301
Location: Manitoba, Canada
Date Posted: 11/11/2011
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Ginormous Pumpkin - Roland MB - posted by
4Peter and Gloria
The Historical Marker says:
"The Vilage of Roland was named in honour of Roland McDonald lumber merchant, who arrived here in 1879, two box cars were left on the newly completed Red River Valley Railway indicating the position of a town site. The railroad scouts, who made the home of Mr. & Mrs. Roland McDonald their headquarters, named this property Roland, in honor of their hosts.
In 1889, Roland McDonald purchased the property NE 1/2 4-5-4 W and later divided it into lots by the end of 1890, the railway station, a blacksmith shop, a post office, store and church had sprung into existence.
Roland McDonald was reeve of the munucupality for the ears 1890-1894.
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Edgar Van Wyck has been hailed as the "Pumpkin King of Roland" in recognition of the ten first place records at the Royal Winter Fair and attaining the Manitoba records in 1984 and 1988. In 1976, his 423 pound pumpkin earned him a page in the Guiness Book of Records but it was in 1986 that he grew his giant squash of 560 pounds.
As well. his interest and activity in the 4-H movement in earlier years is a tribute to the community.
We commemorate this pumpkin replica in his honour. Roland Centennial 1890 - 1990."
Date the Record Happened: 1976
Where did this record happen: Vilage of Roland
Who Broke this record: Edgar Van Wyck
Is there something to see here?: Yes
What is there to see here: Giant pumpkin sculpture
Website that Shows record happening or area now: Not listed
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