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The Narrows

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Photographic postcard view of interior of cave with large stalagmites and dozens of stalactites.

Date Created:
circa 1940-1949
Creator:
Diemer, Melvin E.

Publication Information

Creator
Diemer, Melvin E.
Date Created
circa 1940-1949

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 postcard
Dimensions
9 x 14 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013WBE
Legacy ID
WHi 102375

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The Parrot — A Stalgmite Formation at the Entrance to the Narrows at the Cave of the Mounds

The Parrot — A Stalgmite Formation at the Entrance to the Narrows at the Cave of the Mounds

circa 1940-1949

Photographic postcard view of a stalagmite surrounded by smaller stalagmites.

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The Pendulum — 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.

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Stalagmites and Stalagtites in the Chapel, Cave of the Mounds

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.

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The Hall of Statuary in the South Section at Cave of the Mounds

The Hall of Statuary in the South Section at Cave of the Mounds

circa 1940-1949

Photographic postcard view down a path past stalagmites.

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Exit Hall — North Cave

Exit Hall — North Cave

circa 1940-1949

Photographic postcard view of the stairs leading to the exit of Cave of the Mounds.

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Visitors Climbing on Stalagmites at the Cave of the Mounds

Visitors Climbing on Stalagmites at the Cave of the Mounds

October 27, 1941

Photographic postcard of two women climbing on stalagmites in the Cave of the Mounds.

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