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DC Hidden Murals #5: Fairmont & Georgia Ave Traditional Cache

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Hidden : 11/7/2011
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
1 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

The fifth of a series of caches I hope will bring attention to DC's wealth of "hidden" mural art.

Mural #5, was commissioned and completed in 2008 by artists Midnight Forum with Andrew Funk.


This mural was made possible through a cooperative partnership between DC Commision of the Arts and Humanities, DC Department of Public Works, and the DC City Councils Committee on Public Works.

Ann Cameron Siegal for The Washington Post writes:

The proud image of a graduate seems fitting for this mural at Fairmont Street and Georgia Avenue NW, across from Howard University and Benjamin Banneker High School. The work literally turns a corner, and images of an older man playing the trumpet and a young girl strumming a guitar pay homage to the musical heritage of this neighborhood, which was home to Marvin Gaye and Duke Ellington.

Bonus: A quick walk around the corner up Georgia Avenue is another large mural on the side of the Sankofa Video and Books store

Due to urban alley placement, coords are approximate; once you see the mural you'll need to rely on your geosense more than your GPS.

Please remember to replace just as found, and don't forget your writing utensil -- enjoy!

** Congrats to -CLiM- and -Elle- for the FTF! **

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)