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Wind Cave Room - Summer Avenue

Summer Avenue
Summers Avenue
NPS Photo
 

On any day, a nice breeze can be felt blowing down this passage, always towards the Temple. Summer Avenue is located to the east of the Confederates Crossroads. Also spelled "Sumner Avenue".

First seen by Alvin McDonald and Robert B. Moss on November 26, 1890.

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