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Swallow's Nest
circa 1960-1969
Exterior of a cabin (#1, "Eleanor") at Bowden's Swallow's Nest, at the end of Illinois Avenue.
Newman's Drive-In
July 1960
Newman's Drive-In with Free Root Beer sign and waitress.
Entrance to Enchanted Forest
circa 1960-1969
Entrance to Enchanted Forest and Prehistoric Land.
Dells Manor Motel
June 1961
Front of Dells Manor Motel, with parking lot and neon sign.
