PhotoFiles: Historic photos of Robber's Cave in Lincoln
Robber's Cave
On Nov. 1, 1912, members of the Union Literary Society held what was described as a "social" meeting at Robber's Cave. The photo was republished in 1974 to mark the organization's centennial.Â
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Robber's Cave
After the caves opened to the public in April 1986, Vi Scarborough and her son, Scott Maybin, would spotlight some of the features of the tunnels for visitors. The first Journal Star stories about the tours recommended visitors bring a sweater or light jacket to stay warm.Â
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Robber's Cave
Vi Scarborough (right) and son Scott Maybin inspect the scrawled messages along the sandstone walls of the tunnels in Robber's Cave in this 1986 photo.Â
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Robber's Cave
Ed Scarborough, then owner of the cave, and his son Scott Maybin survey the sandstone tunnels of Robber's Cave before it was reopened to the public in the 1980s.
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Robber's Cave
Cindy Shultz (left) and Shar Frye were among the first visitors to Robber's Cave after it reopened to the public in April 1986. At the time of the reopening, a 30-minute tour cost $5 for adults and $3 for children under 12.Â
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Robber's Cave
The entrance to Robber's Cave, as it appeared in 1970.Â