Description: Cathedral Caverns, AL, Postcards of America Once little more than a local curiosity, Cathedral Caverns was transformed by one man?s vision and hard work into a spectacular tourist attraction and natural landmark. In 1952, Jacob ?Jay? Gurley explored a local Marshall County curiosity which residents referred to as ?Bat Cave.? Amazed by its stalagmites and sheer enormity, Gurley purchased the site and began transforming it into Cathedral Caverns. After decades of hard work, Cathedral Caverns became one of Alabama?s top tourist attractions, eventually being dedicated as a national natural landmark in 1973, and a state park in 2000. Had it not been for Gurley's hard work and dedication, this cave, a geological treasure of international renown, might have remained a little-known hole in the ground. His efforts impacted local and state tourism, economics, and politics. This is the story of one man and his vision. Enjoy the rich history of Cathedral Caverns in this collection of 15 historic black-and-white postcards.
Price: 5.59 USD
Location: Columbia, South Carolina
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
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Brand: Arcadia Publishing
MPN: 978-1-4671-2553-6
Book Title: Cathedral Caverns
Item Length: 5.8in.
Item Height: 0.2in.
Item Width: 4.2in.
Author: Whitney A. Snow
Format: Postcard Book or Pack
Language: English
Topic: United States / State & Local / South (Al, Ar, FL, GA, Ky, La, ms, Nc, SC, Tn, VA, WV), Environmental Conservation & Protection, Parks & Campgrounds
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Publication Year: 2017
Genre: Nature, Travel, History
Item Weight: 0.7 Oz
Number of Pages: 15 Pages
