U.S. Coast & Geodetic Survey marker removed from Lincoln School when it razed.
Name/Title
U.S Coast and Geodetic Survey Marker from Lincoln School
Entry/Object ID
2018.005.001
Description
Brass U.S Coast and Geodetic Survey Bench Mark that was mounted in the wall of the Lincoln School building located at the corner of Prospect Street and William Street until it was torn down in 2017. Marker has a round flat surface and a single spike pointed down from the center. Engraved text around the face of the marker reads: "U.S. Coast & Geodetic Survey Bench Mark; For information write to the director , Washington D.C.; $250 fine or imprisonment for disturbing this mark; Q53 1961." Marker was recovered by Andre Construction at the former Lincoln School.
Marker is in good condition with some wear and discoloration. Housed in a wooden and glass box with a red cloth.
Acquisition
Accession
2018.005
Source or Donor
Andre Construction
Acquisition Method
Donation
Made/Created
Date made
1961
Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Marker, Survey
Nomenclature Sub-Class
Surveying Equipment
Nomenclature Class
Surveying & Navigational T&E
Nomenclature Category
Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology
Other Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Hub Sorting
Other Number
042.museum25.001
General Notes
Note Type
Historical Note
Note
The marker served as a permanent physical indicator of a known elevation and location. It was used as a point of reference for geodetic research and land surveying in the locality. The removal of the marker was reported to the National Geodetic Survey. It has been officially designated as “destroyed.” The Permanent Identifier (PID) for the marker is KV0931.
