Union Square Traditional Cache

This cache has been archived.

Nomex: Hi
As there's been no cache to find for months, I'm temporarily archiving this to keep it from continually showing up in search lists. Just contact us when you have the cache repaired, [RED]and assuming it still meets the guidelines[/RED], we'll be happy to unarchive it.

Don't hesitate to email me via the link on my Profile if you have any questions. [red]Please be sure to include the cache name and GC Code, or better yet, the URL of the cache page.[/red]

Thanks for your cooperation!
Nomex
Northern California Volunteer Cache Reviewer

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Hidden : 1/21/2015
Difficulty:
4 out of 5
Terrain:
4 out of 5

Size: Size: micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:


Not so easy...

Union Square was named before the start of the Civil War as a tribute to the frequent demonstrations that were held there in support of the Union. The large Corinthian column in the middle is a memorial to Admiral Dewey's victory over the Spanish Navy during the Spanish-American War.

The column and statue was dedicated in 1903 and stayed standing through the 1906 earthquake. The face of the bronze Victory statue was actually modeled after Mrs. Adolph de Bretteville Spreckels, a San Francisco benefactress. Beautiful Canary Island date palms fringe the park.

The park is also fringed with some of the finest shopping in San Francisco. Here's your chance to let your non-geocaching half (if you have one) shop, while you try to figure out where this classic magnetic micro is hidden.

The coordinates should take you near the base of the Dewey monument. Consider the following three points very carefully...

* It's not on the roof.
* The difficulty and terrain are a significant clue.
* I went to a lot of trouble to make sure the coordinates are correct.

The first point is the most important. It might help to consider the clues while walking the perimiter of the square.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Fgnvef, Cnary, syng zvag gva, oynpx jvgu tbyq yrggrevat

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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