Found
by Kirk Condie in a white mitten at Cherokee Park. It was Kurt's second time finding
the medallion after having found it in 1984 at Newell Park. He attributed his
feat to "plain dumb luck." At least he wasn't cocky about it.
Clue 1
The first treasure clue
Is for one and for all.
You've got to believe
It's here in St. Paul.
Right away, "first" refers to the First National
Bank Building, visible from the hiding place. As usual, the clue limits the hunt
to the city limits.
Clue 2
The object that holds the treasure you
seek
Once gave a nice warm feeling.
And there are some trees; that's all we can say.
We can't be too revealing.
A mitten gives a nice warm feeling, and trees were
abundant nearby.
Clue 3
Not all landmarks
Are old and stately.
These few words
Can help you greatly.
This clue refers to the new Landmark beer being
brewed at the old Schmidt brewery, visible from Cherokee Park.
Clue 4
If you're to be led to the treasure scene,
Think of something ever green.
There are objects round and objects square,
Finding them can lead you there.
The Cathedral's dome is "ever green." The round
and square objects refer to storage tanks and buildings visible from the medallion
site.
Clue 5
A water source in front of you,
A couple more in back.
Ponder this as you look around
It'll keep you right on track.
The Mississippi River is the "water source in front,"
and two nearby fire hydrants are the "couple more in back."
Clue 6
If you're to find
The right St. Paul park,
Look for something
That's large and dark.
A "large and dark" mound of coal for the NSP power
plant is visible from the park.
Clue 7
You'll see things that reach for the sky,
And others that reach for the land.
This can help you in your search,
So keep this clue on hand.
NSP's stacks "reach for the sky" and bridges "reach
for the land." This is an obscure clue for the late stage in the game. Clues such
as this are often thrown in so as not to give away too much too fast.
Clue 8
What's more precious
Than the treasure of a king?
You'll be a rich hunter
When you find the real thing.
The word "king" calls up King Street which was
located very close to the treasure location.
Clue 9
Just beyond the treasure site,
There's a slope that's very steep.
All you have to think of now,
Is a certain kind of Jeep.
The medallion was found at this clue which gave
away Cherokee as "a certain kind of Jeep."
Clue 10
With instincts of a hunter
And care near a gorge
You'll use all your skills
To find it, by George!
The "gorge" is the steep incline behind the site,
and nearby George Street is given away at this point.
Clue 11
We won't keep you
In the dark.
The treasure is hidden
In Cherokee Park.
Between two streets
Named George and King,
You're sure to find
That elusive thing.
Pinpoints the exact location of the medallion.
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