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Aretha, Queen of Soul: MusicBox 13 LbNA #45497

Owner:Adoptable
Plant date:Feb 2, 2009
Location:
City:Fort Worth
County:Tarrant
State:Texas
Boxes:1
Planted by:Viewfinder
Found by: photopam
Last found:Aug 20, 2014
Status:FFF
Last edited:Feb 2, 2009
R -- E -- S -- P -- E -- C -- T! That's what Aretha means to me. Whether belting out gospel, blues, or a patriotic hymn at a presidential inauguration, Aretha is an original, an icon, a modern masterpiece, truly the Queen of Soul. To find her letterbox, first find the area in Fort Worth where contemporary and classical masterpieces, including several architectural masterpieces from the 20th century, are located in proximity to each other. Clues begin at the tall rusty tornado near the SW corner of the building by Tadao Ando which houses "A Tribute to Booker T. Washington," among other amazing pieces (including a beautiful silver aluminum tree in the "backyard" of this building that can be seen over the rooftop or from the street beyond). Stand inside the vortex of this tornado and play with the magnificent sound effects (not unlike Aretha's own magnificent sound). Stepping outside the vortex, walk to the east toward the front entrance to the building, but don't enter (not yet, anyway; you might want to come back later and wander around inside if you have time). From the front of the building, look toward the South across the street. You'll see a large silver dome that might make you think of the structures inspired by Buckminster Fuller (actually, under this dome you might also enjoy some good theater!). This Fort Worth landmark dates from the 1950's. Cross the street going toward this structure, but stop midway there beneath the enormous live oak tree identified by a sign as the "John Peter Smith Oak." What a magnificent natural being -- something like a "Natural Woman," maybe? It will surely make you "Think!" Stand a few minutes to admire this tree, and then look at the thick hedge to the east of the tree, near which stand three large Crape Myrtles. Walk along the south side of the hedge (not the sidewalk side). Near the first Crape Myrtle at about the center of the hedge, carefully part the branches and look inside the thick hedge for a camouflage-covered pouch hanging at just about the center of the hedge. Be careful not to break any branches while removing or replacing the letterbox, and be careful, as always, to reseal all the bags and the pouch when replacing the letterbox to keep the contents dry, especially the logbook! Be especially careful not to be observed, as this is a popular location, especially on Wednesday and the first Sunday each month when admission is free to the building with the silver tree and rusty tornado and the tribute to Booker T. Washington, or when other events are occurring in the area -- especially when the FW Stock Show is in progress! Enjoy