Barrie Gaol Traditional Cache

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Hidden : 4/19/2006
Difficulty:
2.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size: micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

In the heart of downtown Barrie lies an interesting building. An old unused Jail.

Construction of a Barrie gaol (or jail) began in 1840 to house the local lunatic, and whomever was unfortunate enough to be found publicly intoxicated. During the later half of the 19th century, Barrie was known as the "Wickedest place east of Winnipeg", and the downtown core was often plagued with violent acts and drunkenness. The Province of Ontario took over operations in 1968, and ran it until the last inmate was moved to the Penetanguishene super-prison in December 2001. When the cache was placed it had been vacant for some time, but since then the local police force has put some offices inside.

The Jail itself is said to be quite haunted. Although no hangings were ever carried out at the prison, several inmates died in fires throughout the years. Their bodies were buried in the courtyard, and quicklime was added to remove any traces of the bodies, or need for gravesites.


TEXT FROM THE PLAQUE: In 1837 the Simcoe District was established and authority was given for erecting a district court-house and gaol at Barrie. The gaol was begun in 1840, the court-house a year later, and both were completed in 1842. An important county judicial and administrative center, the court-house was enlarged in 1877 and demolished in 1976. The gaol, designed by Thomas Young of Toronto and constructed of Lake Couchiching limestone by Charles Thompson, a builder and steamboat owner, is one of the few in Ontario based on the nineteenth century radial design concept. In 1862 the east wing and outer walls were constructed, and the present roof and lantern replaced a portion of the originally castellated central section. The gaoler's residence was added in 1902.

The cache is film canister container with a paper log and a pencil. No trades please. The hint will make the find very obvious, so please use only if necessary! Don't disturb the spirits.. remember to park legally, and do not disturb the inhabitants of the building - Living or dead!

Webcam of the Gaol (upper left)

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

srapr pbeare

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)


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