Stratford  

 Sundial: 86
State/Province:  Connecticut Country:  USA
Dial Type:  Vertical Dial Condition:  No Longre Exists
  Latitude and Longitude: 41° 11.093' N  73° 7.510' W
Location:
  • Shakespeare Festival Theatre. The dial is on the southeasterly side of the building, nearest the docks.

    The Shakespeare Festival Theatre sadly burned down in 2019
 
Description:
  • Large vertical dial at the Shakespeare Festival Theatre entrance. The dial is formed around a large circular sunburst with Roman numerals at the edge. Gnomon is missing. Dial declines east and is non-functional for this position and location. Above the dial is a shield.

    The original sundial was a gift of US Time Corp., as Timex was then known. This dial was of sheet metal and is substantially rusted, with pieces missing. The original dial was removed and will be replaced as another gift of Timex with a new dial built by Global Scenic Services with engineering and testing by a Timex engineer. The new dial will use templates from the original dial for replication but is built with modern materials for better weathering. The new dial will be calibrated for EDST.

    From the on-line Connecticut Post:"The 1,500 seat theater, which was modeled after the famed Globe Theatre in London, was destroyed in early 2019 when three teenagers intentionally lit the structure on fire. Police have said the arson was the first in a series of blazes targeting several buildings across town that were set by the trio."
 
General Information:
  • Owner: Shakespeare Festival Theatre
  • Designer:
  • Builder: Replacement built by Global Scenic Services, Bridgeport
 
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Last Revised: 2019-07-20 16:20