Replica of the clock located at Main and Themis streets downtown in Cape Girardeau. In a treasure hunt sponsored Old Town Cape, the replica was hidden in several downtown Cape Girardeau business. The replica was created using a 3D printer from Southeast Missouri State University’s Kent Library.
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Old Town Cape Inc. holds treasure hunts in downtown Cape Girardeau since October.
The miniature replica of Main Street’s clock is what people are looking for. A gift basket with prizes is given to the winner who finds the replica.
Each month, the replica is hidden in a different downtown location. Only Old Town Cape newsletter subscribers are notified when the clock’s hiding place has been changed. The newsletter, which is sent out every Wednesday, gives information about the new hiding spot to those who are interested in the clock.
The newsletter’s most recent clue was “Take A Spin with a Glitter Wizard”, which sent savvy seeker to Spectrum Record Lounge, 113 Broadway. Spectrum’s Glitter Wizard cocktail is named in honor of David Bowie in the movie “Labyrinth”.
Spectrum’s clock was found in the same day as the clue appeared in Wednesday’s newsletter, January 4. Sydney Waters, Old Town Cape’s event coordinator, stated that they expected it to take longer for people to find the clocks.
Waters joked that “We need to think of harder hints” “So far, the clock was found within the first week of the hint being posted.”
Waters explained that the hunt was inspired by Old Town Cape members looking for ways to increase sign-ups for their email newsletter. This newsletter highlights the revitalization efforts in Cape Girardeau’s downtown district.
Old Town Cape gives prizes to the lucky winners of the clock treasure hunt.
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Waters claimed that she contacted Jason Bruenderman, Southeast Missouri State University’s Kent Library, to have a replica of the book made by the library’s 3D-printer. Bruenderman explained that Danielle Barr (a former Kent Library media technician) designed and created the replica.
“Danielle used photographs of the actual clock on Main Street for a 3D rendering using a computer,” Bruenderman explained. Then, she used her design to make the clock for our printer. It turned out amazing. It measures 11 and a half inches high. The clock face glows in darkened rooms thanks to the luminescence.
Waters explained that the prizes pack items are different for each business.
Waters explained that “we always throw in some Old Town Cape merchandise like our River Trail Murals books and gift cards.” The businesses also contribute prizes. We hidden the first clock in a gallery at the Missouri Arts Council. They donated a family member and nice prints as their prize package.
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Waters stated that they allow business owners to choose the location where they would like to conceal the clock. Waters explained that if someone discovers the clock, they will be able to scan a QR code with their smartphone to instruct them to return it to the Old Town Cape office. This code also contains links to information about how the clock came into being. To show their appreciation, successful hunters can take a photo with the clock and check-in at the business.
Wednesday, February 1, will see the release of the clue. Waters said people can receive the hint by signing up for the Old Town Cape email newsletter on its website www.downtowncapegirardeau.com.
She said that downtown businesses who would like to sign up for a secret location can call her at (573) 334-58085, and she will add them to the schedule.
The actual clock at Main Street and Themis Streets in downtown Cape Girardeau.
Southeast Missourian file
