Perhaps it's more accurate to call it "What's Left of What Might
Have Been". This structure was built as a grand entryway for the
Rio Vista subdivision platted in 1926. The subdivision was owned
and developed by William Hardesty, who had made his fortune with
the Hardesty Manufacturing Company (an Arts & Crafts furniture
company, in Dover, Ohio). Plans included a canal system for
residents to move around upon inspired by those in Venice,
Italy.
Hardesty had moved to Florida in 1922 to deal in real estate. By
1927, a hotel, thirty-eight homes and over fifteen miles of paved
roads had been developed. But this all came to a halt upon the
advent of the Great Depression.
What you see is listed as an
endangered
historic property in Volusia County. The major threat to this
structure is neglect. Come see it while you can!
To claim a smiley here, you must prove to us that you at
least looked at this historic landmark. To do that, answer these
simple questions and you'll then have the coordinates you need to
find the container. (There are no trick questions, please don't
"overthink" any of them.)
A = The number of columns on the North side of the street minus
the number of columns on the South side of the street.
B = The total number of humans depicted in the scene (Look
closely, did you notice anyone behind the horse?).
C = The total number of times the scene is repeated at this
location plus the number of men with a foot lifted completely off
of the ground in a single scene.
D = The total number of decorative spires plus the number of
horses in a single scene.
The cache can be found at N 29 15.6AB W 081 03.1CD
You will find some scenes easier to get your answers from
depending on the lighting and plantlife, just walk around until you
can see one clearly. Please be careful as this is actually a pretty
busy road. Also, it is a very popular spot for photography muggles
(perhaps "shutter-buggles"?
) to stop so if any are around
please be patient in retreiving and replacing the cache. And,
of course, replace exactly as found. (Make sure to notice how
and where it's planted!) Good luck, and enjoy!
Click to verify coordinates