Somerville  

 Sundial: 441
State/Province:  Massachusetts Country:  USA
Dial Type:  Vertical Dial Condition:  Good
  Latitude and Longitude: 42° 23.553' N  71° 7.188' W
Location:
  • 175 Elm Street at the intersection of Elston Street, south of Davis Square
 
Description:
  • This 5 foot x 7 foot vertical dial is painted onto the true south facing concrete wall of a commercial building. The gnomon and hour lines appear to be weathered copper or bronze. The hour lines are corrected for longitude, but may be in error by about 5 minutes. The dial is in relatively good condition, but the painted numerals are fading. The building itself has been in several hands over the last 10-15 years.
 
General Information:
  • Owner: Catherine Lum
  • Designer:
  • Builder:
 
References:
  • Picture is Sky & Telescope Magazine, Dec 1987. Article and picture by Roger W. Sinnott

Last Revised: 2019-02-09 18:21