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‘I in Kingston’ sign dubbed huge hit

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‘I in Kingston’ sign a huge hit
It's been only a few weeks since the Kingston sign was installed across from City Hall .. and it didn't take long to become one of the summer's most photographed attractions – Jul 21, 2017

Being the ‘I’ in the sign’ is the latest hit in Downtown Kingston.

A month after Kingston’s selfie sign debuted at Confederation Park – it’s the ‘go-to’ destination for pictures.

“I think it’s a pretty cool idea and especially because you can actually interact with the monument,” said one enthusiastic participant. “It’s not just a monument you see, you can actually be part of it. So, I think it’s really, really cool.”

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Locals and tourists alike are encouraged to take to social media to post their ‘#IinKingston’ photos while showing their love for the Limestone City.

Between the big three social media platforms, (Facebook, Instagram, and twitter), the ‘I in Kingston’ hashtag is growing — which is exactly what city officials hoped for when they patterned their sign after the giant one in Toronto.

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But, some users say there is still room for improvement.

“I think this engine is blocking the view” said another selfie seeker.

“So, if there is no engine there would be a nice water view.”

At this point, the sign isn’t a permanent fixture, but if popularity continues to grow, it might just become one of Kingston’s heads up destinations.

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