Signs of Zodiac - Hall Memorial Library Sundial - Ellington, CT, USA
Posted by: neoc1
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A sundial containing the signs of the zodiac on the equatorial section of the armillary sphere is located in front of the entrance to the Hall Memorial Library at 93 Main Street, Ellington, CT.
Waymark Code: WMVEG3
Location: Connecticut, United States
Date Posted: 04/08/2017
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In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Hall Memorial Library the Board of Directors of the Friends of the Library erected this large armillary sphere sundial at the library entrance.
A 7' high steel armillary sphere rests on a 3' diameter by 2' high circular concrete base which sits in the middle of a 10' diameter by 3' high brick and stone wall.
The sundial has bronze Roman numerals along the bow and bronze signs of the zodiac in relief sculptures on the equatorial section of the armillary sphere. The signs are photographed in sets:
A bronze plaque on the circular base is inscribed:
Honoring 100 Years
1903 - 2003
Given By
Board of Directors
Friends of the Library
"Anyone who has a library and
a garden wants for nothing" - Cicero