Lincoln Park Zoological Society - 25 Years - Chicago, IL
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N 41° 55.246 W 087° 37.989
16T E 447498 N 4641172
Located in Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo.
Waymark Code: WMTXRH
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 01/20/2017
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A plaque accompanying a sundial 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 ... "
Interestingly...the Society doesn't seem to have a web presence other than minor references to its status as a chairity.