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On 6/2, Don Woodrow unwraps a roll of weedblocker material.
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After setting down the weedblocker, I noticed this
conduit that was buried. This may be helpful later when it comes to powering
the wigwags.
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Work continues on June 16th. Don demonstrated the
technique used to remove the many layers of paint built up on the mast and
pedestal casting. A chipping hammer and lots of patience.
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Another view of the north wigwag with most of the
paint removed from the mast.
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South wigwag before work. The four metal straps that
used to hold signs will be removed as well. There are a few holes that will
be filled later.
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original color scheme of the wigwag mast and pedestal. These were originally
painted black and white. The banner and counterweight would have been painted
red. The scheme changed to the more familiar black and white banner (with
aluminum painted motor box and mast) in the 1940s. |
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More soon!
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6/16/19
