Sundial 270
- Dial City: Cleveland
- Dial State/Province: Ohio
- Dial Country: USA
- Lat: 41° 30.533' N
- Dial Nr: 270
- Dial Type: Horizontal Dial
- Dial Access: Public
- Lon: 81° 36.473' W
- Dial Owner: Case Western Reserve University
- Dial Designer: William M. McVey
- Dial Maker: William M. McVey
- Dial Date: 1986
- Location:
- Case Western Reserve University In Mather Quad between Haydn Hall, Clark Hall, and Guilford House
- Description:
- Horizontal dial 2 ft (0.6m) in diameter with a sloping circumference to increase the size of the to nearly 3 ft (1m). The sloping circumference is a flaring flange decorated with the 12 signs of the zodiac. Dial rests on an octagonal stone pillar.and base. According to CWRU, "The Mather College campus actually got its first sundial in 1906 (though the one you see there today was installed in 1986). From its start, it played a large role in campus life. According to The Reserve Handbook of 1928-29: “After student elections, classes hold impromptu rallies around it to cheer their new officers. Our neighbors from the south campus [the men of Adelbert College] find it an attractive rallying spot in their pep rallies before big football games, while Monday night serenaders fresh from fraternity meeting[s] find it indispensable not only for inspiration but for support."
- Inscription:
- A gift of the Flora Stone Mather / College Alumnae/ and Friends
- Other References:
- IAPS Listing, May 95
Last Update:
2025-09-30 18:29