GC9075 Virtual Cache Forgotten Genius
Type: Virtual | Size: Virtual Virtual | Difficulty: 1 out of 5 | Terrain: 1 out of 5
By: pearson @ | Hide Date: 09/19/2002 | Status: Available
Country: United States | State: Colorado
Coordinates: N38° 49.985 W104° 48.080 | Last updated: 08/30/2019 | Fav points: 105
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The forgotten genius in his laboratory

Located in Colorado Springs at Memorial Park. A short, easy hike.
This spot marks the historical site of a laboratory belonging to a forgotten genius. It was from this facility that some of his most important discoveries were made a hundred years ago.

Though few of us know his name, this man's work is behind many great inventions:

  • the fluorescent light
  • the neon light
  • microwave oven
  • speedometer
  • alternating current (ac)
  • ac motor
  • the world's first hydroelectric plant
Read the historical marker to answer the following questions and email the answers to claim the cache:
  1. Who is the genius?
  2. On what street was his historic lab located?
  3. Who dedicated the historic marker?
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25 Logs: Found it 25  

Found it 07/05/2019 By OliversOuting
Visiting from Delaware and had some time to cache. Learn something new every day! tftv!

Found it 06/20/2019 By cardon
That is a familiar name. I did not realize that he had accomplished so much.

Found it 06/17/2019 By McGregors
I knew who this was before we ever arrived. Thanks for bringing us here. Answers are on the way.

Found it 06/15/2019 By Pixel Magic
TFTC and piece of history.
Favorite.
Picked up while visiting from northern Colorado.
Answers sent

Found it 06/13/2019 By nvgoldfish
Out caching with (piker) as we are traveling west towards Flagstaff, AZ. We are trying to find caches in each of the counties we traverse along with challenges and virtual caches. We were quite successful. This was one of the ones we found.

Piker e-mailed answers.

Thank you.

Found it 10/13/2018 By caverdon
Our family is on vacation in Colorado Springs. Since my biological clock is on another time zone, I'm up very early in the morning. While my family was sleeping in the hotel, I decided to visit Memorial Park.

Very nice! I now remember my history and that this genius was located here briefly. Interesting history on the plaque, and I was not familiar with the group that dedicated it. First time I've heard of it. Thanks for maintaining this VC!

Found it 10/11/2018 By GeoHunter..
Our second big trip this year. This time more mid country hunting for the oldest caches in the states. Our trip started in Kansas City, MO and continued through Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, the most NW corner of Texas, New Mexico to culminate in Colorado. It rained all day first three days but that did not stop us to accomplish our goals and some. Colorado Springs welcomed us with the snow and below freezing temperatures. But the hunt must go on... Maggie :) and I enjoyed this beautiful country, the scenery, the animals, the food and friendly people.

TFTHunt

Found it 10/11/2018 By Maggie :)
With GeoHunter.. caching around town. Interesting history lesson. TFTV

Found it 10/01/2018 By Netinator
We spent the night in the area so I came over here near evening time in hopes that it would not be to busy. This man is not a forgotten genius in my world. I remember reading and learning of this guy in the ‘80’s. What an amazing man, to bad for all the government corruption.

Found it 09/29/2018 By vorlon40
It was a pleasant surprise to find this here. It was great learning about this history from the area. The more I learn about this person the more interesting it becomes. Answers were emailed. TFTC.

Found it 09/06/2018 By TeamBaker101
We are visiting from Michigan. Thanks for the history lesson and bringing us to this great park.

Found it 09/05/2018 By Firemnky
On a Fall trip through Colorado doing some caching and seeing the sites. A beautiful scenic drive through Rocky Mountain National Park. Visiting the downtown areas of Boulder, Denver, Castle Rock and Colorado Springs to name a few. We enjoyed a beautiful hike on the Barr trail at the Summit of Pikes Peak. It was a wonderful trip with quite a bit of caching thrown in along the way. Amazing amount of markers and history in this park. Thanks for bringing us here. Answers emailed.

Found it 09/01/2018 By Mh171
Found with Itizwhatitiz who sent our answers. Enjoyed the history while visiting balloon fest. TFTC

Found it 09/01/2018 By It Iz What It Iz
This is not a forgotten genius to me! I'm fascinated with anything related to this inventor. I look forward to learning more about him in Telluride during our trip. Thankful to who is responsible for putting this marker here, as well as to the cache owner for bringing attention to this genius. TFTC location

Found it 09/01/2018 By RfloydIV
Here from KY. Came over here after watching my daughter go up in a hot air balloon. Thanks for the virtual!

Found it 08/19/2018 By kb0rpw
Interesting

Found it 08/11/2018 By Chrysafenios
Visited the park today and took the opportunity to find some answers to this cache. Answers has been sent via e-mail as requested.
As always, many thanks to the CO and greetings from Sweden!

Found it 08/11/2018 By nenat42
This is a very interesting story. The road construction in the area made getting to the cache site interesting. Answers are on the way. TFTC

Found it 08/09/2018 By bethrose84
It was very interesting to read about him. Back home in Western NY, there is a monument for this man, so pretty cool to see something across the country about his history! Here for a short work trip, had to grab a few this evening before going home in the morning. Beautiful park with lots of history and dedications! TFTC

Found it 08/05/2018 By oz8118
I drove my this place for years without ever stopping and didn't realize his laboratory was nearby. A genius who never got his rightful due and acknowledgement for his amazing inventions
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Found it 07/26/2018 By j2dad
I've heard of this gentleman, but know very little about him. I didn't realize he spent come time in Colorado Springs. Thanks for the info.

Found it 07/26/2018 By myst978
We stopped by the marker, I'm glad it was there wish his building was preserved as well.

Found it 07/25/2018 By Arbuckle35
TFTC. It’s been on my radar for many years! Glad to finally complete it!

Found it 07/23/2018 By ProfessorZoom
Spent the night in Colorado Springs and wanted to visit this memorial on our way out of town. After dodging road construction we were able to get to the park and gather the information needed. Wish we had more time in the area - need to plan a return trip!

Found it 07/21/2018 By Ours Curieux
Cache # 8726 trouvée à environ 17h19

Avec mon Antilope Attentive nous venons faire quelques caches virtuelles dans ce secteur. Je ne connaissait pas cette partie d'histoire de ce génie dont on parle de plus en plus souvent.

Merci pearson pour cette cache (TFTC) !

Ours Curieux ...
From Quebec, CANADA
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