GC15736 Whitney Wharf Cache (Traditional Cache) in Massachusetts, United States created by edrider82

This cache has been archived.

MadMin: As there's been no action taken with this cache for a significant amount of time, I'm archiving it to keep it from continually showing up in search lists, and to prevent it from blocking other cache placements. If you wish to repair/replace the cache sometime in the future, just contact me at ma.reviewer@gmail.com and if it meets the guidelines, I'll be happy to unarchive it.

GC15736 ▼

A cache by edrider82 Message this owner

Hidden : 8/15/2007

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Size: Size: micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

Evidence exists of Massachusetts Indians inhabiting the harbor area prior to the arrival of the first Europeans in 1633. The English settlers who established the Town near the present day study area along North Street originally named the harbor “Bare Cove.” Commercial fishing and regional transportation played an important role in establishing Hingham Harbor as a regional port of trade in the years between 1750 and 1850. Many businesses were established along the waterfront; this commercial activity transformed the harbor from its natural shoreline condition to a mixture of man-made quays and “finger” piers some of which are still in evidence today. Steam-powered boats in the 1800s and early 1900s provided regular passenger service to Boston from Hingham Harbor. With the decline of commercial fishing and passenger ferry service; the harbor today remains a unique recreational asset within the town, enjoyed by boaters, bathers, beach walkers and visitors to the waterfront.

Whitney Wharf was home to Wilder & Kimball Lumber Dealers, which spanned from Whitney Wharf to next wharf east, Hastings Wharf. The land was acquired by the Town of Hingham, and renovated, a project which was completed in 2004. The park is today the centerpiece of the Hingham Harbor waterfront edge that now extends from one end of the harbor to the other.

Please make sure to bring your own pencil and re-hide this cache as you found it, as it may be an easy spot to nearby muggles!

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

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Decryption Key

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

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)