| 1868 | 1868 - He made the announcement from Luray Caverns on what is dubbed Discovery Day, the annual celebration of its discovery in 1868. The proposals include doubling the funding for the Virginia Tourism Corporation, convening a tourism summit, promoting Virginia wine and ...He made the announcement from Luray Caverns on what is dubbed Discovery Day, the annual celebration of its discovery in 1868. The proposals include doubling the funding for the Virginia Tourism Corporation, convening a tourism summit, promoting Virginia wine and increasing money for the governor's motion picture fund by $2 million. "There is no better state to visit, no better place to film,'' McDonnell said. "You seemingly can't throw a rock here without hitting a beautiful ...  Show more  Show lessvoices.washingtonpost.com/virginiapolitics/election_2009/
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| 1878 | 1878 - On this hot August Sunday in 1878, Campbell and two fellow cave hunters who were waiting on the surface had discovered a geological masterpiece soon to be called Luray Caverns. Three years later, the dreams of Campbell, his nephew Billy and Benton Stebbins were ...On this hot August Sunday in 1878, Campbell and two fellow cave hunters who were waiting on the surface had discovered a geological masterpiece soon to be called Luray Caverns. Three years later, the dreams of Campbell, his nephew Billy and Benton Stebbins were shattered when the Virginia Supreme Court ruled that the caverns did not belong to the men who discovered, explored and opened them to the public. "The whole thing was a very weak and strange solution," says Russell H ... Show more Show lesspqasb.pqarchiver.com/washingtonpost/access/73838092.html?dids=73838092:73838092&FMT=ABS& FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current...A...Luray+Caverns...
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| Aug 13, 1878 - After several years of perseverance, on Aug. 13, 1878, he and friends stumbled upon a draft of cold air coming from a limestone sinkhole in western Luray. They dug and uncovered one of the largest caverns in the eastern United States, which today is known as Luray ...After several years of perseverance, on Aug. 13, 1878, he and friends stumbled upon a draft of cold air coming from a limestone sinkhole in western Luray. They dug and uncovered one of the largest caverns in the eastern United States, which today is known as Luray Caverns. And people are paying to see it. "At first, he was the laughingstock of the community," says John Shaffer, director of public relations at Luray Caverns. "It was like looking for a gold mine. Once in awhile ... Show more Show lesswww.questia.com/PM.qst;jsessionid= LnhG0zG97FfT9LppJpkbhnjq615shKjhKy2Q7YNXXKkqn0WLTFH5!726613643?a=o&d=5000607811
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| Nov 6, 1878 - The explorers immediately began preparing for the first illumination of this eerie world of stalactites and stalagmites. Held in sparkling candlelight on November 6, 1878, Luray Caverns has been open for public tours each day since that first illumination.Along with photographer Benton Stebbins and several other companions, Campbell dug away loose rock and, candle in hand, slide down a rope to find Luray Caverns, the largest caverns in the east. The explorers immediately began preparing for the first illumination of this eerie world of stalactites and stalagmites. Held in sparkling candlelight on November 6, 1878, Luray Caverns has been open for public tours each day since that first illumination. Show more Show lesswww.lynnseldon.com/article201.html
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| 1901 | 1901 - In 1901, the cool, supposedly pure air of Luray Caverns was forced through the rooms of the Limair Sanatorium, erected on the summit of Cave Hill by Colonel TC Northcott, former president of the Luray Caverns Corporation. The Colonel billed "Limair," as the ...In 1901, the cool, supposedly pure air of Luray Caverns was forced through the rooms of the Limair Sanatorium, erected on the summit of Cave Hill by Colonel TC Northcott, former president of the Luray Caverns Corporation. The Colonel billed "Limair," as the first air-conditioned home in the United States. On the hottest day in summer, the interior of the house was kept at a cool and comfortable 70 °F (21 °C). Show more Show lessen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luray_Caverns
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| 1954 | 1954 - Of course, if you like THAT, you can also go check out a less urban example of the same concept: The Great Stalacpipe Organ at Luray Caverns in Virginia. Invented in 1954, the Organ is the world's largest musical instrument, the worlds largest musical ...Of course, if you like THAT, you can also go check out a less urban example of the same concept: The Great Stalacpipe Organ at Luray Caverns in Virginia. Invented in 1954, the Organ is the world's largest musical instrument, the worlds largest musical instrument. Stalactites covering 3 1/2 acres of the surrounding caverns produce tones of symphonic quality when electronically tapped by rubber-tipped mallets. Visit the Luray Caverns website here. Show more Show lesslynnetteshelley.blogspot.com/2008_08_01_archive.html
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| 1988 | Jun 27, 1988 - Tourism Ad Using Luray Caverns Upsets Rivals ... find The Washington Post articles. A Virginia Division of Tourism television ad that features Luray Caverns has left owners of some other Harrisonburg-are... www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-1264885.html?refid=gnews_209
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| 1989 | Mar 30, 1989 - Coins tossed into Luray Caverns' wishing well added up to a record $20440 in 1988, officials at the attraction say. Established 35 years ago, Luray Caverns' 6-foot-deep well has collected more than $250000 from an estimated 20 million visitors. Luray Caverns spokesman Holt Maloney said ... pqasb.pqarchiver.com/washingtonpost/access/73868592.html?dids=73868592:73868592&FMT=ABS& FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Mar...pub...Luray+Caverns...
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| 1991 | Jun 14, 1991 - Ruffner's Cave - discovered 70 years before fabled Luray Caverns in Virginia was first entered in 1878 - was so badly damaged it had been spurned as a commercial possibility by the men who eventually stumbled into Luray. One thing about cave people: You can get them to talk. ... pqasb.pqarchiver.com/USAToday/access/56155738.html?dids=56155738:56155738&FMT=ABS&FMTS= ABS:FT&type=current&date=Jun+14%2C+1991...J...
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| 1998 | Feb 1, 1998 - For the price of a quarter, or even a penny, you get to make a wish, any wish you want. And at the end of a year, the piece you plunked into the crystal-clear pool will be added to millions of others to help fulfill the wishes of non-profit groups and charities. Luray Caverns, 64 acres ... pqasb.pqarchiver.com/timesdispatch/access/25813010.html?dids=25813010:25813010&FMT=ABS&FMTS =ABS:FT&type=current&date=Feb...Wes...LURAY+CAVERNS...
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