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Big Sand Cave
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View of the entrance to Big Sand Cave, which according to the caption is located in Nelson Dewey State Park. This dates the image to before 1937, when the park was renamed Wyalusing State Park. One tree is visible in the foreground, and water is running down the rock face near the cave entrance.
before 1937
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Looking Northwest From Cave — Nelson Dewey State Park
1929
View from entrance of a cave looking out to the Mississippi River, a railroad bridge, all surrounded by a forest. There is a small island in the river.
Looking North from Nelson Dewey State Park
A bird's eye view overlooking the Mississippi River, sand bars, the railroad bridge, surrounding forests and wetlands.
Wisconsin River Valley from Nelson Dewey State Park
before 1937
Elevated view of the Wisconsin River Valley, looking down across tree-covered bluffs. Caption reads: "Wisconsin River Valley from Nelson Dewey State Park."
Historical Old House at Nelson Dewey State Park near Wyalusing
An old log house in the woods at Nelson Dewey State Park surrounded by oak trees.
Marquette State Park, The Sand Caves
1914
Postcard for Marquette Park in Grant County, number 4706 in a series by E.A. Bishop of Racine. The caption on the back of the postcard reads: "The picturesque rocky gorge beginning at the banks of ...
Black Hawk Monument - Nelson Dewey State Park
1929
A rock formation called "Black Hawk Monument" in Nelson Dewey State Park -- now Wyalusing State Park.
