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Prohibition Mystery Cache

Hidden : 3/21/2016
Difficulty:
3 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

This cache has been placed for cachers traveling through Chicago via numerous modes of transportation. However it is of greatest interest to those traveling through Union Station here in Chicago.


The cache is not at the posted coordinates. These coordinates put you outside of a historic building, which inside you may find information needed to solve the puzzle below. The cache is a short walk from the posted coordinates.

Before you start solving this case you may want to learn a few rules about Prohibition in the Chicago area (at least as far as one can learn from pop culture):

1) Never bring a knife to a gunfight.

2) You get nowhere unless the team wins.

3) If you carry a badge, then you carry a gun.

4) A trunk full of flat irons could be a Tommy gun.

5) You should always have St. Jude and a call box key with you.

6) The Mounted Police in Canada are not from Chicago and do not approve of Chicago methods.

7) Jimmy Darmody was an undervalued member of Johnny Torrio's outfit. Lost to the pages of history.

8) It is not a wise move for a florist to try and expand their territory to the South Side.  

Prohibition in Chicago is alive and well. The posted coordinates place you near a location that will take you back to the era of Al Capone. You will need to find this location and find some information about prohibition. I hope that you are more Elliot Ness and less Nelson Van Alden in your detective work.

Alright, now it is time to live up to your training as a government agent. Solve the puzzle below:

- Stiúradh ghníomhaíocht tráchtála gan cead.

- Ag iompar arm , pléascáin , a chruthú ina bhagairt nó troid.

- Úsáid skateboard , scátaí rollála , rothar , nó gléas a bhaineann leo .

 

- Uso di skateboard, pattini a rotelle, bicicletta o dispositivo correlato.

- Occupazione di più di un posto, incline a terra o in altre aree.

- Essere compromesso dall'alcol o da altre sostanze controllate.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Chmmyr: Or pnershy jvgu n fgebyyre jura lbh ybbxvat sbe gur vasbezngvba lbh frrx. Bayl bar frg unf gur vasbezngvba, fb frnepu gur gbc bs obgu. Svany: Ybj naq zntargvp.

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)