Postcard
The Grotto
Text on front reads: "The Grotto, near Chapel of the Woods, St. Francis, Wis." The Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes was built in 1894 by German-born seminarian Paul Dobberstein. There is snow on the ground and mature pine trees fill the background. The Grotto fell into disrepair, was renovated, then rededicated in September of 2009. |
Image ID: | 148761 |
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Creation Date: | 03 08 1923 |
Creator Name: | E.C. Kropp Co. |
City: | Saint Francis |
County: | Milwaukee |
State: | Wisconsin |
Collection Name: | Wisconsin postcard collection, circa 1860s?-circa 1990s |
Genre: | Postcard |
Original Format Type: | prints, photomechanical |
Original Format Number: | PH 2744 |
Original Dimensions: | 3.5 x 5.5 inches |
Divided back. 1¢ stamp. |
Sacred sites |
Snow |
Religious articles |
Catholic Church |
Outdoor photography |
Stone walls |
Sculpture |
Trees |
Cities and towns |
Fences |
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Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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