1977 Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt

"The coin is down" This clue tells that the medallion is on the ground.

"Trees and fun" This tells there are trees in the area plus swings and things for fun.

"Against the sky a touch of green" The green dome of the Cathedral can be seen on the skyline from the treasure site.

"Nine, take away one" This leaves eight and at the treasure site there are eight trees in the immediate vicinity.

"A couple of places to park your car, one is near and one is far." Forepaugh's parking lot is across the street and the Civic Center ramp was off in the distance.

"We're a backward town" is the clue. The sign, "ST. PAUL HOTEL", on top of the hotel, reads backwards from the treasure site.

"Round and round the site it goes" Irvine Street surrounds Irvine Park.

"Something old, something new" Forepaugh's Restaurant is new and the houses in the area are very old.

"Mirror, Mirror on the walls" The mirrored Northern Federal building is on the skyline and seen easily from the site.

"Puppies have them and kittens, too" Four paws! Again, Forepaugh's is across the street from Irvine Park.

"A sailing ship" and "on the box" An Erik cigar box with an old Viking ship on it contained the medallion.

"Irvine Park" For those not already there, this tells where the treasure is located.

"Northeast clearing" and "crumpled package" A crumpled Erik cigar box is on the ground in the clearing between eight trees. Therein lies the medallion.