Roosevelt Island History (NY) Mystery Cache
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Roosevelt Island History (NY)
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The goal of this 'puzzle' cache is to explore Roosevelt Island and learn a bit about the history of this place. There are three waypoints (described below), which you will need to visit each of to find the info required to determine the final coordinates. Posted coords. will bring you to one of the waypoints, and it is a short walk to the others (including the hide).
Your task is to find three historic plaques scattered around on the island. While there is a *lot* of neat history to this island, we'll keep it focused here relevant to the cache hunt. Bring a piece of paper, as you'll need to write down the relevant numbers and do some very basic arithmetic while in the field.
1. Roosevelt Island Lighthouse
N 40 46.372 W 073 56.413
> At the base of the lighthouse, near the door, there is a plaque dedicated to Vicki Holland. What year did Vicki pass away?
Answer: abcd
> How many padlocks are in the middle of the door to the lighthouse?
Answer: e
2. Chapel of the Good Shepard
N 40 45.710 W 073 57.000
> On the northeast corner of the church, there is a plaque. According to this plaque, in what year did George Bliss make his donation?
Answer: fghi
> What are the three numbers directly above the plaque?
Answer: jkl
3. Blackwell House
N 40 45.620 W 073 57.070
> Just up the porch, to the left of the front door is a plaque. According to this plaque, in what year was the Blackwell Farmhouse erected?
Answer: mnop
> In 1828, right where you are standing, for how many dollars did Peter Cooper negotiate to buy the island (for NYC)?
Answer: qrstu
Now putting all the pieces together, the final coordinates are:
N 40 (r+a+t+e)(l+r).(c)(j)(g-k)
W 073 (i-q-f)(j+m).(b-m+s)(h)(p)
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Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
Ybbx hc. Pnpur vf n ovfba ghor.