tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518953907062235005.post7590200628257623192..comments2024-03-23T06:25:06.247-05:00Comments on Detritus of Empire: Forgotten Brewery Caves - Hudson, WisconsinTacitushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17007086196578740689noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518953907062235005.post-83626638444048320652014-01-31T07:12:39.893-06:002014-01-31T07:12:39.893-06:00Many older communities along river bluffs are ridd...Many older communities along river bluffs are riddled with caves. Remember that effective refrigeration did not come along until the 1880s. Beer, wine, mushrooms all need cool temps. I have seen cheesemakers have extensive caves. I know one place where dynamite was stored (on the outskirts of Eau Claire). <br /><br />Have fun, within the limits of the law, exploring.<br /><br />TacitusTacitushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17007086196578740689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518953907062235005.post-59244809134249778322014-01-30T22:01:39.269-06:002014-01-30T22:01:39.269-06:00Reading this just answered several long term quest...Reading this just answered several long term questions I've had. I live in the area. Always wondered how the "8th wonder of the world" aka the ice mound was created and why. Also I was able to view the internal cave. <br />Question: I understand the founders of Hudson created underground caves located under the city. Several of the main street buildings have blocked off enterances. I have yet to locate an archive of these tunnels. Yet proof exsists. ??? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com