Skip to content

Poor Richard Traditional Geocache

This cache has been archived.

Barefoot: This one has run out of luck.
Thanks to all who found it!

More
Hidden : 12/18/2004
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

Join now to view geocache location details. It's free!

Watch

How Geocaching Works

Please note Use of geocaching.com services is subject to the terms and conditions in our disclaimer.

Geocache Description:

An easy, handicapped accessable Micro in Library park, Waterbury, CT.

"Early to bed and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise." It will also make finding this cache easier,as there may be muggles about.


Among the chief accomplishments of Franklin in his era was helping to launch the Library Company in 1731. During this time books were scarce and expensive. Franklin recognized that by pooling together resources, members could afford to buy books from England. Thus was born the nation's first subscription library.

Is there anything this man couldn't do?


The Ben Franklin statue seated in front of the Silas Bronson Library on Grand Street was designed by renowned sculptor Paul Wayland Bartlett, a one-time Waterbury resident. The 1700 pound statue was made possible by a $15,000 donation from Elisha Leavenworth. After completion, it made a 22-city tour, with celebrations in each city, from Baltimore to Boston and then to Waterbury where it was dedicated June 3, 1921.

Be careful when snow and ice are present. The City may not always clear the area near the cache.

A WiFi hot spot is now available at the library. For Information check the following link. WiFi @ The Silas Bronson Library

Found by cachers living in the following states.

create your own personalized map of the USA

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

zntargvpxrlubyqreOrasnprfvgorgjrraorapurf

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
-------------------------
N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)