Rocanville, Saskatchewan - Giant Oil Can

Address:: Highway 8, Rocanville, SK, Canada
Directions:: Hwy 8 on east entrance into town.

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Rocanville, Saskatchewan - Giant Oil Can

An important petroliana landmark, the big can stands on the edge of Rocanville, recalling the importance of the Oil Can to the town's history. The 23 ft. metal can was erected in 1973, 50 years after Ernie Symons started his successful Symons Oil Can factory (now defunct). [Roadsideamerica.com Team, 10/12/2007]

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July 9, 2009