[GeoStL] Re: I have a problem
- From: "Chris Binder" <cpbinder@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 4 Aug 2003 07:02:50 -0500
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On benchmarks, I go with a code of ethic...if it was there it is there :-)
In kentucky, in a related story, I discovered a benchmark that wasn't on the
database by tripping over it in search of the Kenlake Rec-Cache.
~Chris
----- Original Message -----
From: "Roger Barnes" <rogbarn@xxxxxx>
To: <geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, August 03, 2003 11:11 PM
Subject: [GeoStL] I have a problem
> -
> Hello list,
>
> I have a problem that I'm afraid I have spread among some other members
> of this list and I hope some of the smart people here can help me figure
> it out.
>
> I have logged benchmark JC1585 and have encouraged others to log it when
> they visit cache ST6-Reservoir Park. Here are some facts that I have
> put together with a lot of help from happycycler.
>
> Benchmark JC1585 is designated as "St Louis Grand Lafayette Tower"
> JC1585 was observed in 1871.
> The coordinates for JC1585, which are adjusted (meaning they are pretty
> darn accurate) map to a spot between the east bound lanes of I-44 and
> the east bound on ramp.
>
> The tower currently located near cache ST6:
> is called "Compton Hill Tower" (or Compton Hill Water Tower)
> was built in 1898
> is decidedly _not_ next to the east bound lanes of I-44 :)
>
> More information about this tower can be found at:
> http://www.stlwater.com/towers.html
> and
> http://stlouis.missouri.org/comptonhill/tower.html
>
> It appears that the tower that represents the benchmark was some former
> tower that is no longer there. Does anyone know anything about the
> history of this? Or perhaps know of some old maps that could be
> researched? Or anything else that could add to our knowledge of towers
> in this area. What was there before I-44 was built or prior to WW II or
> WW I or 1900? I have many questions because I don't know which one will
> provide the spark to someone to provide a helpful piece of information.
> Any information to help us understand this will be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thanks.
> Roger
>
> p.s. I strongly suspect that I will have to change my log for JC1585
> from a found log to not found or destroyed log. But I'm going to wait
> and see what comes out of my query here.
>
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