**Please note: The original ammo can has been muggled. Cache has been replaced. It is no longer an ammo can, but still a regular-sized cache. There is also now a special marking pencil (in lieu of the punch) to check this location off of your card.**
King's Park - Ballroom and Pool
In 1917 one of Norfolk’s more prominent entertainment spots was established. King’s Ballroom was built by Harry King who left Iowa with orders to “Go West til you find an area that feels special and build a ballroom.” Norfolk felt magical to him so his quest had ended. He built a ballroom, swimming pool and in the early 1920’s an amusement park complete with a rare for the times roller coaster to entertain Norfolkans for the next 70 years. The ballroom was destroyed by fire shortly after being built. It was rebuilt only to be destroyed by flood in 1944. King’s Ballroom was once again rebuilt but the fire in 1986 marked the end of the King’s Ballroom.
The posted coordinates will bring you to the former site of King's Ballroom. There you will see a blue and red sign for two local businesses. On the red portion, you will find a 10-digit phone number. Treat this phone number as ABCDEFGHIJ. Solve below to find the final location of this cache.
N 42° 0C.H9D W 097° CJ.G55
2016 marks the 150th Anniversary of Norfolk's founding. The celebration continues though the end of the year! 16 geocaches have been placed at historic locations around Norfolk. You are invited to "Uncover Norfolk's Past . . . One Cache At A Time". Each cache contains a punch specific to that location (DO NOT REMOVE PUNCH FROM CACHE). Sign the cache log and then use the punch to mark your game card for that location. Game cards are available at the Norfolk Visitor's Bureau (609 W Norfolk Ave) and at the Dover office (1000 W Norfolk Ave). When you have completed the trail and filled your card, you can turn it in for a commemorative Norfolk 150 Geocoin (while supplies last)!
If you complete the trail and turn in your game card prior to September 23rd, 2016, you will also be entered into a drawing for a brand new 50" flatscreen TV to be given away at Norfolk's Oktoberfest celebration on September 24th!! You need not be present to win the TV and no purchase is necessary. The Norfolk 150 Trail will be open through DECEMBER 31st, 2016!
Permission has been granted for placement of this cache. Please be respectful of the area and use stealth when necessary.
Good luck and we'll see you on the trail!