Union Square was named before the start of the Civil War as a
tribute to the frequent demonstrations that were held there in
support of the Union.
The large Corinthian column in the middle is a memorial to
Admiral Dewey's victory over the Spanish Navy during the
Spanish-American War. The column and statue was dedicated in 1903
and stayed standing through the 1906 earthquake. The face of the
bronze Victory statue was actually modeled after Mrs. Adolph de
Bretteville Spreckels, a San Francisco benefactress.
Beautiful Canary Island date palms fringe the park. The park is
also fringed with some of the finest shopping in San Francisco.
Here's your chance to let your non-geocaching half (if you have
one) shop, while you try to figure out where this classic
magnetic micro is hidden. The coordinates should take you
near the base of the Dewey monument. Consider the following three
points very carefully...
- It's not on the roof.
- The difficulty is a significant clue.
- I went to a lot of trouble to make sure the coordinates
are correct.
The first point is the most important. It might help to consider
the clues while walking the perimiter of the square.
Visiting from out of town? Be sure to stop by the Es Effo Travel Bug Hotel just South of San
Francisco International Airport.