GCPE7E Bowstring Pony Truss Bridge (Traditional Cache) in Indiana, United States created by Rinkey

This cache has been archived.

Rinkey: This cache had a good run for 18 years. With the gate being installed in the middle of the bridge locking people out of the Indianapolis Museum of Art (Newfields) it's best to archive this one.

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A cache by Rinkey Message this owner

Hidden : 6/24/2005

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Size: Size: micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

My fascination with bowstring bridges, among other things continues. This historic Indiana bridge connects the Newfields (formerly the Indianapolis Museum of Art IMA) main campus to the Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park and the Indy Parks Greenway. The Iron Bowstring Pony Truss Bridge #49, which was built in 1873 and moved to the IMA from Montgomery County,Indiana, spans the Indianapolis Water Company Central Canal behind the Museum's main building. A gift from the commissioners of the county, the bridge was restored and moved to its new location with assistance from the W.C. Griffith Foundation, Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana, and other contributors. Parking is the Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park - open dawn to dusk. Several nearby caches in the 100 Acre Park. Thanks to the IMA Grounds Supervisor for kindly allowing placement of this cache. BYOP and have fun!

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Decryption Key

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