[Illustration: The stone administration building, which has been erected
near the entrance to the caverns, was built by hand from the solid rock
foundation to the hand-riven cypress shake roof. The walls are built of
beautifully weathered native limestone and the shelter roof is supported
by hand-hewn timbers prepared on the ground. Parties, who tour the
caverns, join guides here and return after the tour.]
[Illustration: Florida Caverns]