Latitude 45. 55' N Longitude 87.38' W - Chicago, IL
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N 41° 55.246 W 087° 37.989
16T E 447498 N 4641172
Located in Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago.
Waymark Code: WMTXR7
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 01/20/2017
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A plaque accompanying a sundial in Lincoln Park Zoo reads:
"Latitude 45. 55' N Longitude 87.38' W
SUNFORM
This sundial is a gift celebrating The Lincoln Park Zoological Society's
25th anniversary through the generosity of Citicorp, the Chicago
Park District and members of the Lincoln Park Zoological Society."
and continues with instructions on how to read the chart and dial.
This website (visit link) has an additional photo and adds:
"Sunform ...
Sculptor: David Rodgers ..
Unveiled: 1984; repositioned in 1998 ..
Location: Center plaza of the historic Great Lawn south of Park Place Café ..
Medium: Limestone
Size: The sculpture, which is 6' deep by 8' wide by 8' high, weighs 5 tons.
Description: A modern interpretation of a classic sundial, placed in recognition of The Lincoln Park Zoological Society's 25th anniversary ... "
Type of structure: Sign
Difference between the post coordinates and your GPSr reading:
Latitude on sign is 45 and mine is 41.
Reason for the coordinates: for a sundial.
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