print email comment close Grotto of the Redemption URL: http://www.westbendgrotto.com/ Description: "The Grotto is a composite of nine separate Grottos, each portraying a scene in the life of Christ. ... [and] includes the largest collection of precious stones and gems found anywhere in one location." In 2001, the Grotto was placed on the National Register of Historical Places. The site presents a history of the site, map of the grottos, and a walking tour brochure. Publisher: Grotto of the Redemption Library of Congress Subject Headings: Christian shrines Folk art Grotto of the Redemption (West Bend, Iowa) LII Database Information: Record 2904 created by Tom McGibney on 10/20/2002 Last modification on 05/01/2007 Published: 10/20/2002   Funding agency: California State Library LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/2904