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Black Hawk Cave

Date: 1907
Description: Black Hawk Cave near Lake Mendota.
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Black Hawk's Cave

Date: 01 07 1973
Description: The legendary Black Hawk Cave on the south shore of Lake Mendota, where Black Hawk allegedly hid from white troopers during the Black Hawk War.
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Entrance to the Cave of the Mounds

Date: 1947
Description: 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, ...
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Cathedral Room, North Cave, Cave of the Mounds

Date: 1947
Description: Colorized postcard of the Cathedral Room, North Cave, in the Cave of the Mounds.
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Enchanted Mountain in the Cave of the Mounds

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Description: Postcard of a boy peering at stalactites and cave onyx terraces on the Enchanted Mountain in the Cave of the Mounds.
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The Gem Room, North Cave, Cave of the Mounds

Date: 1947
Description: Colorized postcard of a girl pointing to a feature in the Gem Room, North Cave, opened in 1946, at the Cave of the Mounds.
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Oak Grove Parking Area at the Cave of the Mounds

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Description: 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....
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Dream River, North Cave, Cave of the Mounds

Date: 1957
Description: Color postcard of Dream River, North Cave, opened in 1957, in the Cave of the Mounds.
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The Chapel, North Cave, Cave of the Mounds

Date: 1947
Description: Colorized postcard of a woman viewing stalactites in the Chapel, North Cave, in the Cave of the Mounds.
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Brownie's Wishing Well

Date: 1947
Description: Colorized postcard of a girl throwing a penny into the Brownie's Wishing Well in the Cave of the Mounds. Caption reads: "Brownie's Wishing Well."
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Rare Black and White Ribbons Above Frozen Water Fall in the Cave of the Mounds

Date: 1947
Description: Colorized postcard of rare black and white ribbons above Frozen Water Fall in the Cave of the Mounds.
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Crystal Chandeliers above the Lake Bridge in the Cave of the Mounds

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Description: Photographic postcard of Crystal Chandeliers above the Lake Bridge in the Cave of the Mounds. A group of visitors stand on a wooden walkway underneath the ...
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Stalagmite Statuary, South Cave, Cave of the Mounds

Date: 1947
Description: Colorized postcard of Stalagmite Statuary, South Cave, in the Cave of the Mounds. A girl is gazing upwards at the formation.
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Hall of Statuary in the South Section at the Cave of the Mounds

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Description: Colorized postcard of the Hall of Statuary in the South Section at the Cave of the Mounds. A woman is gazing up at the formation.
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Visitors Climbing on Stalagmites at the Cave of the Mounds

Date: 10 27 1941
Description: Photographic postcard of two women climbing on stalagmites in the Cave of the Mounds.
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Stalagmites and Stalagtites in the Chapel, Cave of the Mounds

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Description: 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 ...
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Entrance to Black Hawk Cave

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Description: Entrance to Black Hawk Cave on Lake Mendota, allegedly the hiding place of Chief Black Hawk.
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Exit Hall — North Cave

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Description: Photographic postcard view of the stairs leading to the exit of Cave of the Mounds.
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The Hall of Statuary in the South Section at Cave of the Mounds

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Description: Photographic postcard view down a path past stalagmites.
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The Parrot — A Stalgmite Formation at the Entrance to the Narrows at the Cave of the Mounds

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Description: Photographic postcard view of a stalagmite surrounded by smaller stalagmites.

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