Old grotto

[Merf]

I found this old abandoned grotto back in the woods in norther Illinois this summer.
I think there was a monestary there in the early 1900s.
I found the 1865 two cent piece nearby.

[RON (PA)]

Great looking grotto..Looks in too good condition to be abandoned. Looks like it was just built last week ...Either way, very beautiful and in great condition...It would definitely be worth hunting that area. Keep us posted.

[Leon]

Interesting site, and a great find, Congrats...
Good luck, & Happy hunting~

[EDDE]

very cool merf

[Merf]

Thanks Ed. I got my new Cibola, Now we just need a good thaw. 8)

[RonNewbie]

Wow, what a great looking location and Grotto. Do you have the layout of the rest of the facility so you can search areas that could be more productive? I hope you'll be able to spend hours looking for and finding great treasures there. Good luck and thanks for sharing the pictures with us.

[Merf]

Thanks Ron, I will be heading back there this spring, hope to find more goodies.
Good hunting 8)

[EDDE]

hey merf 8) i hear you man
thought the rains on wed. were the death toll to the snow
boy was i wrong oh well
ohhhh by the way were you out to eat at nat's on maple saturday night
i think i saw you there with your lady and a another couple
me and my gal were there about 730 till 930 had to wait for a damn table for an hour but weeell worth the wait!!!!!
love the food there in the 4 cheese pasta guy i was going to get a minelab
but i think the gal spent my money on new furniture for the kids and us so im leaning toward a tesoro product now much cheaper
hey i may have a few REALLY good spots lined up id like to share with you pm me we'll get together for coffee's and a jaw

[Mrs. Garbage Digger]

It's beautiful!!!

[Gypsy Heart]

Wow Merf....that is a great picture....thanks for sharing