References and Links

Ak-Sar-Ben - Aitkin, MN Books Minnesota Marvels: Roadside Attractions in the Land of Lakes, Eric Dregni, University of Minnesota Press, 2001 Monumental Minnesota : a Guide to Outdoor Sculpture, Moira F. Harris, Pogo Press, 1992

Black Madonna Shrine and Grottos - Eureka, MO Websites Franciscan Missionary Brothers - Black Madonna Shrine - official site, history, directions

Christiansen's Rock Garden - Albert Lea, MN Books Minnesota Marvels: Roadside Attractions in the Land of Lakes, Eric Dregni, University of Minnesota Press, 2001 Monumental Minnesota : a Guide to Outdoor Sculpture, Moira F. Harris, Pogo Press, 1992

Dickeyville Grotto - Dickeyville, WI Books Dickeyville Grotto: The Vision of Father Mathias Wernerus, Susan A. Niles, University Press of Mississippi, 1997 Sacred Spaces and Other Places, Lisa Stone & Jim Zanzi, The School of the Art Institute Press, 1993 Websites Agility Nut - Dickeyville Grotto - postcards Carl Anderson - Dickeyville Grotto - photos Mississippi, River of Song: Faith, Politics, and Community at the Dickeyville Grotto - history NewLow.org - Dickeyville Grotto - photos Portal Wisconsin.org - Folk Art Road Trip - QTVR Postcards of Dubuque - Postcards of Kieler and Dickeyville - Many other antique postcard views Roadside America - Dickeyville Grotto Holy Ghost Parish - contact info

Fountain City Rock Garden - Fountain City, WI Books Sacred Spaces and Other Places, Lisa Stone & Jim Zanzi, The School of the Art Institute Press, 1993

The Garden of Eden - Toledo, OH Websites OldWestEndToledo.com - Doc Hettinger's House - postcard

Grotto of the Holy Family - St. Joseph, WI Books Dickeyville Grotto: The Vision of Father Mathias Wernerus, Susan A. Niles, University Press of Mississippi, 1997 Sacred Spaces and Other Places, Lisa Stone & Jim Zanzi, The School of the Art Institute Press, 1993 Websites Center for the Study of Upper Midwestern Cultures - Holy Family Grotto - photos Grotto Communications - Grottos and other Magical Places - photos NewLow.org - St. Joseph's Grotto - photos

Grotto of the Redemption - West Bend, IA Books Dickeyville Grotto: The Vision of Father Mathias Wernerus, Susan A. Niles, University Press of Mississippi, 1997 Sacred Spaces and Other Places, Lisa Stone & Jim Zanzi, The School of the Art Institute Press, 1993 Websites Agility Nut - Grotto of the Redemption - photo Mary Ann Daly - Grotto Art - photos NW Cyber Mall - Grotto of the Redemption - history, photos Richard Huseth - West Bend Grotto - photos Roadside America - Grotto of the Redemption Thom.org - Grottos and Other Concrete Places - photos Grotto of the Redemption - official site

Hartman's Historical Rock Garden - Springfield, OH Websites Agilty Nut - Hartman's Rock Garden - photos NarrowLarry.org - The Hartman Rock Garden - photos Roadside America - Hartman's Rock Garden Springfield Art Net - H.G. Hartman's Rock Garden - history, photos The Very Big Design - Photo Gallery - photos

Immaculate Conception Grotto - Carroll, IA Books Sacred Spaces and Other Places, Lisa Stone & Jim Zanzi, The School of the Art Institute Press, 1993

Johnson's Rock Garden - Hendricks, MN Websites HendricksMn.com - E.C. Johnson Stone House

Jubilee Dairy Rock Garden - Jubilee, IL Books Sacred Spaces and Other Places, Lisa Stone & Jim Zanzi, The School of the Art Institute Press, 1993 Websites Grotto Communications - Grottos and other Magical Places - photos

A Little Bit O' Heaven - Davenport, IA Books 1001 Curious Things, Kate C. Duncan, University of Washington Press, 2001 Sacred Spaces and Other Places, Lisa Stone & Jim Zanzi, The School of the Art Institute Press, 1993 Websites Chiroweb - B.J. of Davenport: a Photo Odyssey - a biography of B.J. Palmer Des Moines Register - Famous Iowans - a biography of B.J. Palmer Palmer College of Chiropractic - official site

The Molehill - Sauk Rapids, MN Books Minnesota Marvels: Roadside Attractions in the Land of Lakes, Eric Dregni, University of Minnesota Press, 2001 Monumental Minnesota : a Guide to Outdoor Sculpture, Moira F. Harris, Pogo Press, 1992 Naives and Visionaries, "Louis C. Wippich: Clown of Molehill", Ted & Karon Sherarts, E.P. Dutton, 1974 Websites WBEZ 848 radio program - Cool Spots - Real Audio visit which aired August 23, 2001

Mollie Jenson's Zoo and Museum - River Falls, WI Books Sacred Spaces and Other Places, Lisa Stone & Jim Zanzi, The School of the Art Institute Press, 1993

Pathway Through the Bible - Joliet, MT Books Montana Behind the Scenes, Durrae and John Johanek, Two Dot / Falcon Publishing, 2000 Unsigned, Unsung...Whereabouts Unknown, Jim Roche, Florida State University Gallery & Museum Press, 1993

Prairie Moon Museum and Garden - Cochrane, WI Books Naives and Visionaries, "Herman Rusch: Prairie Moon Museum and Garden", Judith Hoos, E.P. Dutton, 1974 Circles of Tradition: Folk Arts in Minnesota, Willard B. Moore, Marion John Nelson, Johannes Riedel, Minnesota Historical Society Press, 1989 Sacred Spaces and Other Places, Lisa Stone & Jim Zanzi, The School of the Art Institute Press, 1993 Websites Agility Nut - Prairie Moon Sculpture Garden - photos Jensen Conservation Services - Prairie Moon Garden - restoration photos Kohler Foundation - Prairie Moon Sculpture Park & Museum - history, photos, directions Narrow Larry's World of the Outstanding - Prairie Moon Garden - photos NewLow.org - Prairie Moon Garden - photos Portal Wisconsin.org - Prairie Moon Sculpture Garden - QTVR Thom.org - Grottos and Other Concrete Places - photos

Rockome Gardens - Arcola, IL Websites Official park website - Rockome Gardens - photos, directions Oak Park Newspaper - A True Diamond in the Rough - photos, history

Rudolph Grotto and Wonder Cave - Rudolph, WI Books Sacred Spaces and Other Places, Lisa Stone & Jim Zanzi, The School of the Art Institute Press, 1993 Websites Official church site - St. Philips Parish Grotto Shrine - photos, maps, directions NewLow.org - Rudolph Grotto - photos

Suilmann's Museum - Wabasha, MN Websites Penumbra Music travels the globe - Favorite Places - photos WBEZ 848 radio program - Cool Spots - Real Audi visit with Joe Suilmann which aired July 20, 2001

Wegner Grotto - Cataract, WI Books Dickeyville Grotto: The Vision of Father Mathias Wernerus, Susan A. Niles, University Press of Mississippi, 1997 Sacred Spaces and Other Places, Lisa Stone & Jim Zanzi, The School of the Art Institute Press, 1993 Websites Agility Nut - Wegner Grotto - photos Interesting Ideas - The Wegner Grotto - photos Kohler Foundation - The Wegner Grotto - history, photos, directions NewLow.org - Wegner Grotto - photos Portal Wisconsin.org - Paul and Matilda Wegner Grotto - QTVR