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A Very Puzzling Adventure at Downtown Bend Library Mystery Cache

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GeoCrater: I am regretfully archiving this cache since there's been no response from nor action by the cache owner within the time frame requested in the last reviewer note.

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Hidden : 9/17/2019
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:


 
Problem:
Solve for letters A to E in this equation: ABC.DE PUZZLES
 
Solve for A:
A = What is the sum of the numbers in the address of the library?
 
Solve for B:
B = Find the large glass wall on the 2nd floor that faces east and overlooks Wall Street. How many wooden pillars are there minus 1?
 
Solve for C:
C = How many staffed desks are there in the library? Check each floor carefully!
 
Solve for D:
D = Locate the artwork titled "Currents" as you go up the stairs to the second floor. How many letters are in the artist's last name?
 
Solve for E:
E = How many return slots are in the wall as you step inside the front doors?
 
Find the Cache:
Once you replace the letters you solved for with their respective number find the book with the call number: ABC.DE PUZZLE This is the "Call Number" and is on the spines of Books. Non-fiction books use number while fiction books use the author’s last name. Locate the book to find the cache.
 
Please Note: 
This cache is only accessible during open hours.
Sunday: Closed
Monday - Saturday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Guvf pnpur pna or sbhaq va gur nern jurer NQHYG obbxf funer snpgf.

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)