Bridge Series: Norwood Traditional Cache

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Stonagal: Picked this one up this afternoon while transferring buses. One of the original Bridge Series hides. Thanks to all who found it!

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Hidden : 2/22/2013
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2.5 out of 5

Size: Size: small (small)

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Geocache Description:


The Norwood Bridge is arguably the grandest of Winnipeg’s bridges (in competition with the Provencher Bridge downstream).  It was first constructed in 1890 and, like its neighbour the Main Street Bridge, was originally built privately before being purchased by the municipal government.  The former Town of St. Boniface bought this bridge over the Red River in 1904, connecting it to the nearby City of Winnipeg.  Still today, the bridge provides a major link between St. Boniface (St. Mary’s Road) and Downtown Winnipeg (Main Street via Queen Elizabeth Way), and likewise between the north and south ends of the city in general.

The bridge is named for the area of St. Boniface known as Norwood, which is a combination of the words “north” and “wood”.  It has twice been reconstructed; in 1931, and in 1996-98, when a second span was added.  The latter renovations added the bridge's signature arch, pillars, and stone bison heads.  During the winter, a recreational ice trail passes under the bridge.

The cache is located just off an active transportation trail near the bridge.  It should be able to withstand spring flood levels. BYOP.

Congratulations to V A for the third of seven FTFs in the series!

Congratulations also to jordanfranklin for your first ever find!

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Hfr lbhe jubyr unaq.

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)


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