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Crystal Cave Gift Shop & Cafe
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Text on front reads: "Crystal Cave Gift Shop & Cafe, Spring Valley, Wisconsin". On reverse it reads: "Crystal Cave, Spring Valley, Wisconsin. Highway Wisconsin 29-U.S. 10, 12, 63 nearby. 45 miles East of St. Paul, Minnesota. 41 Miles East of Eau Claire, Wis. Enjoy the One-Hour Trip, escorted by courteous guides, viewing this clean, weather-proof, electrically lighted, three-level, 25 room scenic wonder, with its hundreds of Stalactites, Stalagmites, Helictites and Fossils. Unique Gift Shop and Cafe in connection." A large building with a fence, and posts and parking in front. The sign above the entrance reads: "Crystal Cave Entrance".
1953
Curt Teich & Co.
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W013Y5I
WHi 149337
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Stalagmites and Stalagtites in the Chapel, Cave of the Mounds
circa 1940-1949
Photographic postcard of a woman viewing stalactites on the ceiling and dome shaped stalagmites on the floor of the Chapel, North Cave, in the Cave of the Mounds.
The Pendulum — Cave of the Mounds
circa 1940-1949
Photographic postcard view of a stalactite connected to stalagmites on the floor. Smaller stalactites surround it.
The Narrows
circa 1940-1949
Photographic postcard view of interior of cave with large stalagmites and dozens of stalactites.
Burnstadt's European Village and Cafe
1974
Text on front reads: "Burnstadt's European Village and Cafe, Tomah, Wisconsin." On reverse: "Burnstadt's European Village and Cafe. The warmth of European architecture flavors the many shops and ca...
Main Street Looking North
May 4, 1909
Text on front reads: "Main Street Looking North, Spring Valley, Wis." View down center of unpaved street with sidewalks, lined with businesses. Horse-drawn vehicles are parked at the curb and pedes...
Entrance to the Cave of the Mounds
1947
Colorized postcard of the entrance to the Cave of the Mounds. A curved sign sits on two square stone pillars. The sign reads "Welcome, Cave of the Mounds, Drive In." Three blue and white tour buses...
