All That Remains

Part of Edmonton's history is in the meat packing industry. The north east section of the city over the years was home to several plants. None of the plants are around today. In fact all that remains is this smoke stack which was part of the Canada Packers Plant. I am not sure why it is still standing but it is and I have been wanting to take a picture of it for a long time and today was the day

[Dixie Goode]

Oh now I am wondering. My Sister in law lives in Laramie Wyoming and we kept googling this summer trying to find out what the two chimneys like this were in different parts of Laramie but came up with no answers

[Ruth Greene]

Nice historic capture

[Maggiemae]

Basic positioning with this very tall chimney makes a statement!

[Paula W]

How interesting that it's still there. Maybe it's used as a mobile phone mast or something similar.

[alia_801]

Great shot of the chimney - interesting that they left it there.

[Dione Giorgio]

Cool capture. Hope they keep it for posterity.

[Candace]

I love these smokestacks!

[Jane Anderson]

Great landmark that tells the area's history.

[Michael Smith]

It really begs the question, "Why did they leave it?" Good local history!

[Allison Williams]

It is fascinating that the whole plant is gone and this smokestack is perfectly preserved.

[Ivan]

Interesting image and history, pleased you have this bit of industrial history.

[Kerri]

Awesome shot

[Fisher Family]

Nice to see a little piece of the history of this industry survives!

Ian

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Great shot and an interesting story to go with it. One thing is certain in life..there is always change.

[Sian B]

Interesting background details of a familiar occurrence- sadly.

[Gerry]

nice capture Brian

[Pyrrhula]

I to wander because a chimney is very expensive to maintain. Love those brick build chimneys. A beautiful capture of it

[Jessica]

Wow, what an interesting structure!

[Chris]

Worth the wait!

[Babs]

Still standing proud. It will probably become a landmark now.

[Ann H. LeFevre]

I think what makes it intriguing is that what it belonged to is gone. It looks so out of place! Good shot!

[Khawbecker]

Sort of sad, right? It's such a tall smokestack!

[Shirley Banford]

Nicely done history shot.

[bkb in the city]

@pandorasecho Well maybe this will help out

[bkb in the city]

@rmkgreene Thanks Ruth

[bkb in the city]

@maggiemae I guess it certainly does

[bkb in the city]

@paulaw I don't think it is used at all. Though I have discovered it is on the historic registries list here in Edmonton

[bkb in the city]

@alia_801 I have now discovered that it is on the historic registries list

[bkb in the city]

@sangwann I think they will be keeping it as I have since discovered that it is on the historic registries list

[bkb in the city]

@ribbet9 Glad I shared this one Candace

[bkb in the city]

@cejaanderson I think that may be part of the reason they have kept it

[bkb in the city]

@golder365mjsmith It does help preserve that part of our history

[Vicki Dixon]

it makes for a great shot!

[bkb in the city]

@allie912 I am not sure how it did not get torn down but I have now discovered that the smokestack is on the historic registries list

[bkb in the city]

@ivan I am glad I finally got this shot

[bkb in the city]

@kerristephens Thanks kerri

[bkb in the city]

@fishers It is nice that it is still around

[bkb in the city]

@mittens That is very true Marilyn

[bkb in the city]

@sianb Glad to share them with you

[bkb in the city]

@gerry Thanks Gerry

[bkb in the city]

@pyrrhula Thank you

[bkb in the city]

@jess1204 It does stand out that is for sure

[bkb in the city]

@gooner46 I thought so

[bkb in the city]

@onewing I have now discovered that it is on the historic registries list

[bkb in the city]

@olivetreeann Thanks Ann

[bkb in the city]

@khawbecker Definitely tall for sure

[bkb in the city]

@sabanford Thanks Shirley

[bkb in the city]

@vickisfotos It is a great subject to photograph

[Tony]

Terrific reminder of a bygone age.

[Brianna]

What an interesting piece to stay standing, a wonderful photo!

[Bev]

Nice shot. It makes for an interesting landmark. Perhaps that why they have never taken it down. It's quite tall and you can't miss it and I bet it's easy when giving someone directions - "Just past the giant smoke stack. . . "

[bkb in the city]

@tonydebont It certainly is something we do not see anymore

[bkb in the city]

@lilminimonka Well this was where the plant would have stood back in the day

[bkb in the city]

@prttblues Yes that is true. I have discovered that it is now on historic registries list

[Anneli Salo]

It serves very well as a landmark. I hope they let it stay!

[bkb in the city]

@annelis I have now discovered that it is on the historic registries list