WU 125th The Farm Traditional Cache

This cache has been archived.

ThGoonies: My apologies to all the recent DNF'ers. I appears the muggles have caught on to this hide and continue to swipe it. For this reason I'm going to archive it. Thanks for all the finds.

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Hidden : 8/13/2011
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size: small (small)

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Geocache Description:


In 1886, Winthrop University first opened its doors. Now, 125 years later, Winthrop is celebrating this milestone. One aspect of this celebration is the establishment of the “Winthrop University 125th Anniversary Geocaching History Exam”. Complete the exam with at least 8 correct answers and get a limited edition Winthrop 125th Anniversary Signature Item.

In order to claim your Signature Item, you must find 8 of the 10 caches listed below and get the code in each. The code can be found within the cache container. Complete the exam sheet, bring it to the DiGiorgio Campus Center Information Desk and claim your prize!

Click Here to get your History Exam
NOTE: You need to answer the question only for the final exam. You can log the cache as a find without answering the question.


This cache will take you to the remaining foundation of one of the structures from the Winthrop Farm. The farm consisted of a 144 acre crop area, graze area, and livestock operation, which eventually was expanded to 360 acres. Already in existence when the school opened in 1895, the farm was used to provide dairy, eggs, and meat to the students. As many as 100 gallons of milk and 80 dozen eggs are consumed each day during the 1930s. Poultry, cows, pigs, bees and several crops were successfully cultivated at the farm. A new barn was built in 1932. The cows were auctioned on July 31, 1956, and the entire farming operation was ceased by the end of that year. The creamery was eventually demolished in 1962. The lake at Winthrop Farm was built in 1957, primarily to be used for student recreation. The area is now also home to the school's coliseum, softball fields, and golf course. At one time a proposed plan to further develop the land existed. However, the plan was largely opposed and has since been scrapped. The land encompassed by the area formerly known as “the farm” is extremely popular and used by students as well as the community.


Source: Winthrop University Archives http://www2.winthrop.edu/dacus/about/Archives/collections/winthropfarmhistory.htm

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

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Decryption Key

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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)


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