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Newburyport
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Sundial: 443
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| State/Province: Massachusetts |
Country: USA |
| Dial Type: Armillary Sphere |
Condition: Very Good |
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Latitude and Longitude: |
42° 48.510' N 70° 52.225' W |
| Location: |
- In front of Institution for Savings
93 State Street,
At the corner of State and Prospect streets.near the public library.
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| Description: |
- This 4-ft (1.2m) diameter armillary sphere is made of galvanized, painted and gold leafed steel. The dial was forged and welded by Cassidy Brothers Forge. It was "Colorgalvanized" by Duncan Industries and gold leafed. It was made to specifications from Albert Waugh's book on sundials, including latitude and longitude corrections. The sundial is mounted on a cast stone pedestal and stands about 8-ft (2.4m) high.
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General Information: | Inscription: | - Owner: Newburyport Institution for Savings
| - A bronze plaque at the base describes the bank's purpose for obtaining the sundial. This had to do with reaching a financial goal in assets.
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- Builder: Cassidy Brothers Forge
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- Construction Date: Jan 1983
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Last Revised: 2025-09-28 17:31
