Athenaeum!
This is a puzzle cache. It is not at the listed coordinates. To obtain the cache coordinates, please solve the following puzzle.
This cache is part of the Project Atoz series. Click here for more information.
The J Willard Marriott Library (which you will find at the posted coordinates) on the campus of the University of Utah is one of the premier institutions of Salt Lake City and a leading research library in the United States. If you haven't yet visited this remarkable facility, or haven't spent much time here, this is your chance to explore, solve a puzzle and find a geocache!
The following questions can be answered by doing some enjoyable research inside the library. A great winter cache for cold, snowy days!
As you answer the questions, you will be providing the values for A through E. These values are then used as described later to find the coordinates of the cache. Have at it!
Library Level 1
The young man with the axe is also holding a:
Hammer (A = 561)
Book (A = 584)
Map (A = 599)
Pitchfork (A = 542)
Fiddle (A = 604)
Library Level 2
In the main staircase area, which photo was taken above the water fountains to the right of the elevator?
(B = 599)
(B = 578)
(B = 630)
(B = 613)
(B = 567)
Library Level 3
C = The sum of the two numbers below Taurus' two front hooves. Taurus can be found in the Grand Reading Room.
Library Level 4
"...if the ___ had no ___"
D = The number of letters in the first word multiplied by the number of letters in the second word.
Library Level 5
E = The maximum (not current) number of retired librarians who could be honored here.
Geocache!
XXX = A + C + D
YYY = B + E
The cache is at:
N 40 45.XXX
W 111 50.YYY
Don't forget to make a note of the clue word on the cache log. You will need it to solve Project Atoz!