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  • Collection: Morse Family Chimney Rock Park Collection

Four people sit atop a boulder on the banks of a river. Donor note: "Rocky Broad River in Bat Cave Section?" A handwritten note reads, "Just Rocks and Trees and River."

Five people look through a gap in a boulder. Donor note: "Not sure where this was located!" A handwritten note reads, "Peek-a-Boo Rock, on Rocky Broad River."

Donor note: "Rocky Broad River with Chimney Rock in background."

Hikers salute the direction of the photographer beneath the American flag atop Chimney Rock. Donor note: "This flagpole was made of locust and was erected in 1916 as part of the road opening and the flag flew for the first time on July 4, 1916. These…

A pavilion sits at the base of Chimney Rock. Donor note: "The Chimney with the pavilion at the base."

View of the Broad River and surrounding mountains from atop Chimney Rock. Donor note: "Views looking east before creation of Lake Lure."

Hikers look out from atop Chimney Rock. The Broad River is visible in the landscape below. Donor note: "The Chimney and the road below."

A road leads up a mountainside leading into Chimney Rock Park, as seen from the top of Chimney Rock and visible through leafless winter trees. Donor note: "This photo seems to provide evidence of the logging that occured before the Morses bought the…

Cabins with stairs leading up to them are visible next to a cliff. Donor note: "Photo taken after Cliff Dwellers opening, but before main club room was built- note rock wall foundation under construction." A handwritten note reads, "Glimpse of Cliff…

A waterfall streams over a rock face cliff. A handwritten note identifies the falls as "Rainbow Falls." Donor note: "Rainbow Falls is across the gorge from Hickory Nut Falls; is under state ownership now."
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