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Cincinati
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Sundial: 1141
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| State/Province: Ohio |
Country: USA |
| Dial Type: Horizontal Dial |
Condition: Excellent |
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Latitude and Longitude: |
39° 8.140' N 84° 30.281' W |
| Location: |
- University of Cincinnati Medical Campus,
200 Albert Sabin Way,
Cincinnati.
The sundial is located in front of The Christian R Holmes Building
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| Description: |
- This is a 5 foot (1.5m) diameter, bronze horizontal dial sitting on a limestone plinth. The dial tells time from V – XII – VII in 15 minute increments. Underneath the style of the gnomon in relief is a sculpture of Hygieia, goddess of health, cleanliness and hygiene. She is emerging from a snake that wraps around the dial face, representing the medical profession.
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General Information: | Inscription: | - Owner: University of Cincinati
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1857 – Christian R Holmes - 1920
Behold His Great Works.
Time Wreathes Him and Challenges You.
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- Construction Date: circa 1920
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Last Revised: 2025:10:22 10:05
