Hathorn Park Cache Traditional Cache

This cache has been archived.

MainePublisher: All geocache placements must have a responsive owner. The cache owner must be able to respond to issues that come up and to submit an "owner maintenance" log to remove the "needs maintenance" icon.

In addition to the "needs maintenance" logs and DNF logs, Goundspeak also uses a Health Score algorithm. https://www.geocaching.com/help/index.php?pg=kb.chapter&id=38&pgid=713

In this case, Groundspeak has sent an email to the cache owner with no response. The cache owner did not respond to any of the cachers hoping to find the cache and did not respond to the reviewer note so the cache is now archived.

The cache location is now open for any Geocacher to place a new cache, including the original cache owner.

MainePublisher
geocaching.com volunteer reviewer

More
Hidden : 11/20/2011
Difficulty:
1 out of 5
Terrain:
1 out of 5

Size: Size: small (small)

Join now to view geocache location details. It's free!

Watch

How Geocaching Works
Looking for a different adventure?

Please note Use of geocaching.com services is subject to the terms and conditions in our disclaimer.

Geocache Description:

PROUD MEMBER OF GEOCACHINGMAINE.ORG

Part of the Pittsfield Park series. Hathorn Park occupies a double block of area approximating four acres bounded by Forest, Spring, Hathorn, and Park Streets. It was established as the first town park in 1920 out of the estate of Mr. Going Hathorn. The distinctive gazebo that stands today, dedicated to music teacher William Griffin, is thought to have been erected during the 1920's for band concerts. Earlier in this century, a wooden flagpole stood by the gazebo, since replaced with an aluminum one. The triangular cement base of the original pole, however, still remains. Records of the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) indicate that the steps leading into the park from Park Street were installed by the Town at the GAR's request to facilitate the efforts of their members to care for the flag. The park used to be lined by many trees, but age and disease have reduced their number over time. The park features shaded walkways, ten benches and two picnic tables for passive enjoyment. Hathorn Park also hosts more active pursuits, namely baseball and basketball. A Little League baseball diamond was added to the park circa 1950 and is supported by bleachers, toilet facilities, a concession stand and an equipment storage shed. The diamond was named after Paul Legge, a devoted MCI teacher and coach who volunteered countless hours to care of the Manson Park fields. This diamond and concession stand were put together by volunteers. Hathorn Park also features a playground and a full basketball court. The gazebo was renovated during the early 1980's. The park's sign was put in place by the Kiwanis Club during 1971. It was refurbished, along with the hot dog stand, in 1994. The newest addition to the park is a formal Pittsfield Farmers' Market, which has been an authorized space to sell local farm products on the corner of Forest and Park Streets beginning in 1997. Thanks to medicdrew47 for being ftf. The cache has been replaced. Hopefully this container will last for a while. As this cache is pretty much out in the open, please be stealthy when retrieving it.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Gnxr n zbzrag gb erfg naq erynk. Gur ybpngvba bs gur pnpur fubhyq pbzr gb lbh va n zvahgr.

Decryption Key

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

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)


Advertising with Us