GC277AC Thompson Park Visitors Center (Unknown Cache) in New Jersey, United States created by Ericles

This cache has been archived.

Ericles: I've decided to archive this listing and replace it with something new. It was hidden for the 50th anniversary of the Monmouth County Park system and the intent was to get people to go inside the "new" visitor's center and check out the Thompson Park museum. Since Covid19 made museums impossible this cache has become an internet research project which is significantly less fun. Time for something new! [^] :smile:

In almost 10 years it has 153 finds and zero DNFs with 17 favorite points which is about 20% of the premium finders. Not bad! Congrats to OutdoorNJ as LTF and Jo.Cap (with a young Geo-Nat in the stroller) for FTF.

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A cache by Ericles Message this owner

Hidden : 4/22/2010

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Size: Size: regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

Cache is not at the posted coordinates!
There you shall find this cache's namesake. Nearby you will find a regular sized Lock&Lock container... if you can answer the below questions.

As you stand near the posted coordinates, you will see the impressive Monmouth County Park System Visitors Center. It was recently reconstructed after being completely destroyed by fire a few years ago. The fire was started by a contractor working with a welding torch to install rain gutters and then fueled by gusting winds. Over 100 firefighters fought the blaze but in the end the building was destroyed. They did manage to save most of the majestic trees that surrounded the mansion and the original chimneys. The current building is, in outward appearances, very similar to the original. The inside however has been completely modernized to include an elevator, sprinkler system, offices and exhibit space dedicated to the history of the Thompson Park & the Visitors Center. To complete this puzzle I recommend stopping by the visitor center. You'll learn all you need to know and lots more! It is open on weekdays from 8 to 4:30 and weekends from 10 to 4.

A) Who bequeathed the original visitors center to the county?
    8 - Mary Longstreet Holmes Duncan
    9 - Geraldine Livingston Thompson
    8 - William Leeds
    9 - Maurice Pollak

B) What was the name of the farm on which the visitors center now stands?
    0 - Marlu Farm
    3 - Thompson Fields
    6 - Lincroft Stables
    9 - Brookdale Farm

C) What year was the original building constructed?
    1 - 1896
    3 - 1986
    5 - 1869
    7 - 1968

D) When did the original building burn down?
    4 - February 2006
    3 - December 2005
    4 - February 2007
    3 - December 2006

E) Twentytwo foot tall doric columns graced front porch of the original building in what configuration?
    3 - 2 Sets of Triple Pillars
    5 - 3 Sets of Triple Pillars
    7 - 4 Sets of Double Pillars
    9 - 5 Sets of Double Pillars

F) The first filly to win the Kentucky Derby was bred right here in Thompson Park. What was her name?
    0 - Regret
    2 - Genuine Risk
    4 - Rachel Alexandra
    6 - Winning Colors

The Cache is located at N40 19.ABC W074 08.DEF. Substitute the number associated with the correct answer to get the coordinates. Good luck & happy hunting!