This multi will take you on a tour of downtown and highlights some of the interesting art in the area. This multi can also be completed with the Down Town Art Tour (Wherigo) which follows the same series of waypoints. There are eight stages that can be completed in any order. It will be easiest to go on foot since one of the stages requires you to walk down stairs. The tour takes approximately 1 hour to complete (round trip). Satellite reception is limited so street names, as well as pictures, have been provided.
At each stage, you are looking for a plaque, sculpture, or mural that will pertain to a one or two digit number. Once you have all of the numbers, plug them into the formula below to get the final coordinates. You can check your answers for this puzzle on GeoChecker.com.
N 38 XX.XXX = (H+D) * B * (A+9) * (C-1)
W 90 YY.YYY = (E+3.1) * B * (F-1) * (G+F)
The final is located at N 38° XX.XXX W 090° YY.YYY
Follow the directions below to find a 1 or 2 digit number at each stage:
7th St. and Washington - N 38° 37.823 W 090° 11.450
A = the sum of the 4 digit number on the plaque at the base of the sculpture.
Locus between 8th and 9th St. - N 38° 37.784 W 090° 11.547
Search nearby for a plaque on a stone bench. The number of letters in the first name on the bottom line minus two = B. Hint the middle initial is “C.”
Locus and 7th St. - N 38° 37.756 W 090° 11.481
Look at the building across the street to the south. C = the number of floors that have been painted onto the side of the building (Each floor has a row of three windows. Make sure to count the bottom floor at ground level. Remember, not all floors have been painted).
8th St. and Olive - N 38° 37.709 W 090° 11.530
Search for a plaque detailing the nearby artwork. D = the sum of the first three digits of the year listed on the plaque.
8th and Market - N 38° 37.560 W 090° 11.594
Search for a four-digit year at the back of the sculpture. The year is faintly etched near the "Perseo SA" marking. E = The sum of the 4 digits.
4th St. between Chestnut and Market - N 38° 37.528 W 090° 11.332
To the left of the Dred and Harriet Scott Sculpture, you will see a gate with a small creature sculpted into the gate posts. F = the number of letters in the name of the type of creature. Note, the gate IS visible during construction.
Washington and Broadway - N 38° 37.794 W 090° 11.302
G = the sum of the SIX digits on the plaque.
Washington and 6th St. - N 38° 37.820 W 090° 11.364
Walk down the stairs or escalator to the MetroLink Convention Center Westbound Entrance. On the way down, look for the “MetroLink Wall of Fame” plaque. H = the sum of the 4 digit year on the dedication.
