Sundial 808
- Dial City: Dover
- Dial State/Province: Massachusetts
- Dial Country: USA
- Lat: 42° 14.814' N
- Dial Nr: 808
- Dial Type: Horizontal Dial
- Dial Access: Public
- Lon: 71° 16.681' W
- Dial Owner: Town of Dover, MA
- Dial Designer: Designed for Amelia Peabody
- Dial Maker: unknown
- Dial Date: circa 1920, restored 2014
- Location:
- Dover Public Library, 56 Dedham Street, Dover Massachusetts
- Description:
- The horizontal dial is in the spiral shape of a Nautilus. The dial was originally built in the 1920's and located at Amelia Peabody's Sun House at 145 Powisset Stree in Dover, MA. The restoration and relocation of the sundial to the Dover Public Library was carried out by Boy Scout Paul Krusell, as his project to become an Eagle Scout. His team restored the sundial to its original form by following photographs and seeking outside professional help as needed.
- Other References:
- photo by Maureen Sullivan
- article on Peabody Sundial by Eleanor Tedesco Sep. 13, 2014 in "Wicked Local Dover" on-line publication.
Last Update:
15 Nov 2015