Lime City EarthCache
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Sunken Gardens/Shakespeare Gardens is a historical show place. It continues to be respected landmark of restored beauty and community pride.
Huntington, The "Lime City," so named for its many limestone quarries and kilns, the first kiln being built in this vicinity by Michael Houseman in 1843 or 1844. By 1885 there were 31 kilns in operation; eight were perpetual kilns, the others were occasional kilns. The lime was of such high quality it was shipped out of the state as well as being used locally.
This enchanting park, where graceful fieldstone footbridges span a u-shaped pond, and stone stairways lead visitors to the gardens below, was erected out of an old abandoned stone quarry. The quarry's natural rough-hewn stonewalls provided a living amphitheater, which architects incorporated in the designing of the ponds, walks, bridges, flowers and foliage. Today, the addition of a Christmas light display during the winter season has attracted thousand to this multi-level heaven.
In order to log this earthcache, you need to post a picture with your GPS & e-mail us the answers to the following questions.
1. What is the approximated depth of the park?
PLEASE NOTE: We are looking for approximate depth, as park is closed to display beautiful Christmas light display. No need to actually enter Sunken Gardens. Thank You.
2. What is the name of the business across the street?
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