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Cave Chandelier
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The typed caption on the reverse of this photograph explains: "On the bridge above the underground lake in Cave of the Mounds at Blue Mounds, Wis., Arthur Pond admires the Crystal Chandelier." Stalactites which have formed in rows and tiers create the chandelier.
1941
Pond, Alonzo W. (Alonzo William), 1894-1986
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WHi 135715
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Cave of the Mounds
1941
Arthur Pond, wearing knickers, heavy stockings, a coat and hat is standing admiring the walls in the Cave of the Mounds. On the reverse of the photograph is the caption: "Above the cave['s] onyx 'g...
Crystal Chandeliers above the Lake Bridge in the Cave of the Mounds
circa 1940-1949
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 formations.
Hall of Travertine, Cave of the Mounds
View of a large interior cave room. There is a wooden bridge and a lighting fixture. Caption reads: "Hall of Travertine, a single room 350 feet long with the ceiling 30 feet from the floor was exca...
Totem Pole Room at Cave of the Mounds
1945
Totem Pole Room at the Cave of the Mounds. Caption on back of print reads: "The Totem Pole Room is popular with visitors because of the rich coloring and rare formations such [sic] the bleeding and...
The Chapel, North Cave, Cave of the Mounds
1947
Colorized postcard of a woman viewing stalactites in 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.
