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Thread City Crossing LbNA #10364

Owner:Flutterby Flew By
Plant date:Aug 23, 2004
Location:
City:Willimantic
County:Windham
State:Connecticut
Boxes:1
Found by: Nairon
Last found:Mar 26, 2022
Status:FFFFFOFFFFFFFFFFFFFF
Last edited:Aug 23, 2004
Directions:
Come to the city of Willimantic by way of Pleasant Street and either make a right or left onto the Thread City Crossing to cross the Willimantic River. Notice the four large frogs with the golden eyes atop giant spools of thread. At the end of this bridge make a left onto Main Street. At the first light go left to a large parking area. There is plenty of parking here, but go to your left if you can and park near the street end.

Clues:
It began in June of 1754. The villagers of the town woke to terrible sounds coming from up the road. The townspeople prepared for battle fearing that they were being attacked by Indians. In the morning they grabbed their weapons and headed up the road. When they arrived at the pond they were shocked to see hundreds of dead bullfrogs. Some say it was because of a drought, that it had forced the frogs to battle for territory. The real reason is unclear, but the townspeople decided to take the frog on as their mascot. This symbol is highly visible all over Willimantic. The frogs sit atop spools of thread to pay homage to the industrial past of the town.

From where you parked, walk back out to Main Street by the road that you came in on. Turn right once you reach Main Street. Walk by a large building. At the second fire hydrant that you come to, Stop. Take a moment to really look at the impressive "Frog Bridge". You can easily walk to it if you'd like. There you could read the plaque that is on each of the corners.
The next clue takes off from the hydrant though. From this hydrant turn right down the paved drive that runs behind the large building you just walked by. Walk 20 steps. You will be next to an island of plantings. You should be standing next to the tallest one. When NO ONE is around, take a seat on the curb here. Nonchalantly look behind you and see a large rock under the tallest tree. The box you seek is beside this rock under some pine needles.
PLEASE take this box back to your car to stamp in. It is only a short walk there and back. Absolute discretion is imperative if this box is to remain for others to find. I am counting on your love of this pasttime to help this box survive.
There are two other boxes just a short walk from here if you wish to take a stroll. There is also a great hot dog place on the corner across from the Thread City Crossing, McHenry's.
We hope you enjoyed the history lesson and search.
Flutterby & Fat Cat~