GC4TDMF WPBP 15 (Unknown Cache) in Pennsylvania, United States created by Tuma

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Hidden : 11/21/2013

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Wilson Palmer Bike Path, a series of caches on these bike paths during the winter of 2013

Easton Pa history trivia.
N40 AA.BBB W75 CC.DDD

Lafayette Arch

First Question to solve for AA, What year was the arch given as a gift minus 1888?

The Lafayette Arch, at the base of College Hill, is constructed of stones from the Traill Green Observatory, which was once part of the Lafayette College Campus. The observatory itself was built in 1864, by faculty member, trustee, and prominent local physician, Dr.Traill Green.

In 1914, the observatory was moved, then in 1929 torn down to make room for Colton Chapel. The arch was a gift of the Class of XXXX, both commemorating the bygone observatory, and creating a welcoming gateway to the college campus.

Northampton County Court House
Second question to solve for BBB What year was the first court house built minus 1188?
Northampton County Courthouse Northampton County was founded on March 6, 1752. The first court proceedings were held in taverns. The first court house was built in XXXX in Centre Square, then known as "the Great Square." The current courthouse, located on Seventh and Walnut Streets, was designed by Architect G. Graham, Esquire and was built in 1861.

State Theatre
Third Question to solve for CC What year was the State Theater built minus 1859?

State Theatre First a bank, then the Neumoyer Theatre, the now State Theatre has a rich and wonderful history, and today represents the community's commitment to the arts. The State Theatre was built in XXXX as Northampton National Bank. The massive and elaborate granite beaux art facade was a style used often for commercial and public buildings because of the feeling of confidence and dependability that particular architecture exuded. In 1910, the interior was demolished, but the facade and entrance way were maintained. The building then housed the 500 seat Neumoyer Theatre, home to vaudeville acts and silent films. In 1925 the theatre closed to make way for a new larger theatre designed by Architect William Lee of Philadelphia, and inspired by the Davanzanti Palace of Florence, Italy. The original State Theatre was completed at a cost of $400,000.

Governor Wolf Building
What year was Governor Wolf building built minus 1484?
Until the mid 1800's, Easton's children were taught at home or at church. Built in XXXX, the Governor Wolf School building has elaborate brickwork, stained glass windows, a bell tower and a spiral staircase in the left tower. The stone entry, called Penny Arch, is topped by a marble globe of the world paid for by school children's pennies. The Wolf Building now houses Northampton County Human Services. The former school on North Second Street was named for Governor Wolf of Easton, founder of the Pennsylvania Free Public School System and proponent of the 1834 School Act. The Act was zealously supported by Wolf but was met with great resentment by the local German population, who feared that formal instruction would be in English. The farming population also opposed the act because adults needed the children at home for farm chores. The loss of church-based education added hostility. Had it not been for Wolf's determination, the act may have been repealed. It did, however, cost him his bid for re-election.

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