Batcolumn Traditional Cache

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madamemoutard: WAY too many problems with this cache (read log below). I am sorry to those who had encountered problems with this cache therefore it will be archived. Thanks for all those who came out to search for it.

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Hidden : 5/16/2006
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
1 out of 5

Size: Size: micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

Magnetic key holder. Be discreet when making the find during the work hours of the work week. Bring your own pen. The cache is not on the artwork. Cache is accessible from the sidewalk so DO NOT go on the SSA Building property. Security of the building are aware of the cache and will be watching you while you hunt. If you would like to not get confronted by security you can either (a) go in to tell security what you are doing or (b) take your chances to find it quickly and discreet

I discovered this huge artwork one day while taking the bus home down Madison. I have always wanted to put a cache here but never got around to it. Finally I did.

This artwork is known as "Batcolumn". It was designed by Swedish born pop artist Claes Oldenburg. Erected in on April 13th, 1977, this 20 ton welded steel artwork stands 96 feet 8 inches tall and 9 feet 9 inches in diameter at its widest point. The concrete base is 4 feet high by 10 feet in diameter. This public artwork was erected for the Social Security Administration Building. Take some time to read the plaque in front of the artwork for more information.

Claes Oldenburg spent much of his youth in Chicago where his father was Consul General for Sweden. He is well known for other artworks that mostly consist of giant food items such as ice cream sundaes, hamburgers, chocolate eclairs, pecan pies, and hot dogs. He eventually branched off to other objects such as sculptures of toothbrushes, saws, icepacks, martini glasses as well as used teabags and spent matches.




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