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[ New Search ] Indian Mounds Restoration: Entrance to Earth Lodge Location : Macon, GA Agency : WPA Owner : NARA (SPB) Medium : B&W Photo Control Number : 13492 Enlarged Image Description : Reproduction of primitive form of American architecture near Macon, GA.. Circular "council chamber" comprising central clay fire pit, eagle effigy platform, and fifty seats around inner wall. Uncovered by relief workers on archeological digs in 1934. The structure restored by the WPA is the first exhibit opened to the public in the mound area, now the Ocmulgee National Monument. Listed Under: [Historical Projects][Restorations][Indian Mounds, GA]