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Plaques chart towns legends and history

THE last of 32 plaques telling the history of Pyramid Hill and its buildings has been installed.
Pyramid Hill and District Historical Society members completed the project after receiving funding from the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal and the Pyramid Community Opportunity Shop.
Assistant secretary Michael Gregory  said: “A sign displaying a map of the town and location of each plaque has been erected near the entrance to Kelly Park. Each plaque is numbered and a legend showing all plaque numbers and headings is on the sign.
“A plaque was initially installed at the front of Millers Ag detailing the history of the Mechanics’ Institute which was once at that site. 
“The positive feedback about that sign encouraged the society to develop a project for many more plaques at historical sites around the town.”
He said Pyramid Hill had a rich and vibrant history which can be viewed in the local museum. “The plaques bring history out of the museum by providing a snapshot of history at each site.”
Michael said the society was grateful to local residents who provided historical details, included names and dates. 
“Dedicated society members spent many hours researching, collating, writing and installing the plaques,” he said.
“The society has future projects in mind,” Michael said. 
“QR codes can be added to each plaque to add more detail and photographs to the limited amount of information that can be written on a plaque.”

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