PAST HUNT ARCHIVE
2024 - Grave Matters at Eileen Weida
CLUE #01
A sanctuary stood with pride,
A treat perhaps, could be trick.
For those who had no place to hide,
A secret spot, humus thick.
EXPLANATION: History of the Crispus Attucks Orphanage and old folks home that once stood at the park the treasure is hidden. An anagram for “the Crispus Attucks Home”: A secret spot, humus thick
CLUE #02
Seek the treasure? -- bend the knee
Nearby legend and spirit blend.
Between two Red Pine trees,
Where ghostly whispers never end.
EXPLANATION: Weida park looks like a ball that bounced off the knee of swede hollow park when viewing from maps
CLUE #03
In the park where shadows creep,
Once a refuge for the lost.
A place where secrets never sleep,
Now haunted by the past it cost.
EXPLANATION: another clue that references the home for the friendless. a home that existed before Crispus Attucks Orphanage
CLUE #04
Ghostly tales of old words clash,
Bound by fate's cruel jest.
Two tongues diverge and thrash,
Once quite bustling, certainly a circular mess.
EXPLANATION: this clue is in reference to Tedesco Street an Italian word for German
CLUE #05
War can bring such divide,
Old tales keep you up at night.
A shorter story should provide,
A secret place where I reside.
EXPLANATION: Clue that references old warring lands and brings you to this area. The medallion was hidden in a mini 'little library'
CLUE #06
Win this contest, try not to choke,
Answer both questions when called.
A shot from a cow aids this joke,
Will you still hear it when it falls?
EXPLANATION: Riddle to solve Burr Street
CLUE #07
A dead end where shadows meet,
An old home's secrets combine,
A scribe you cannot greet,
Seek these clues where aligned.
EXPLANATION: Clue that is in reference to Kenny Street (lol)
CLUE #08
In the heart of this hoods lore,
One eyed monsters used to roar.
Beyond the homes and factory doors,
Seek these tales of yore.
EXPLANATION: Specific Neighborhood: Railroad Island
CLUE #09
Near a holler and old Creek,
Where monsters screech and squeak.
Find the place where spirits peak,
By the tracks, the brave and meek.
EXPLANATION: Nearby park Swede Hollow, old creek, train tracks
CLUE #10
Within the park, by steel’s might,
Whistling round the dead of night.
Glowing eyes stare in ghostly light,
Guide you to this haunted sight.
EXPLANATION: Surrounded by rail tracks, the only park in Rail Road Island
CLUE #11
Iron paths once paved the way,
To reveal my secret in play.
Spirits gather, come what may,
Near a ledge, where shadows play.
EXPLANATION: Location within the park near playground
CLUE #12
Past the tables, 'tween the trees,
Lies the treasure that you seek.
Beneath the earth, at rest with ease.
Her stone names this place unique.
EXPLANATION: X marks the spot
WHERE IT WAS FOUND: Weida Park. Exact hiding spot not yet confirmed.
WHAT IT WAS FOUND IN: Inside a mini 'little library'.
WHO FOUND IT: Coldest Hunter.