More Ovaltine Please... Traditional Cache

This cache has been archived.

ILReviewer: Since I haven't heard from the owner I'm reluctantly archiving this cache. If the owner wishes to reactivate this cache in the next couple of months, please e-mail me at IllinoisGeocacher@yahoo.com and I'll unarchive it as soon as I can.

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Hidden : 3/30/2008
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size: micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

You are looking for a clear vial containing a log. Please be careful in retrieving the cache and replacing it as you found it.

The building you are looking was part of the original Ovaltine factory that was built in Villa Park in the early 1900's. Ovaltine In 1917 Gottlieb Steiner was sent from Bern, Switzerland to set up the American factory for the Wander Company, the maker of Ovaltine. Villa Park had been chosen for the site because of the good water, the availability of farm products used in the manufacturing process, and the excellent transportation. Steiner's tem­porary assignment lengthened into thirtyseven years. Steiner is remembered for his many civic interests. He was one of the foun­ders of Elmhurst Memorial Hospital and a leader in establishing the Villa Park Trust and Savings Bank. Since it opened, Ovaltine has been head quartered at Number 1 Ovaltine Court. It seems that Villa Park will soon be "knocking down" the smoke stack seen in the picture above. They claim they can't afford the renovations. I will post more up to date pictures soon.

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