{
  "id": 6107268,
  "title": "Alabama monk recreated 125 landmarks he had mostly never seen",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/alabama-monk-recreated-125-landmarks-he-had-mostly-never-seen",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-07T05:33:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/in-1912-alabama-monk-brother-joseph-zoettl-began-recreating-landmarks-he-had-mostly-never-seen-46-years-later-at-age-80-he-finished-the-last-of-125-miniatures/articleshow/133776917.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Over an impressive span of 46 years, Brother Joseph Zoettl created enchanting miniature religious sites, relying on postcards and donated jewelry for inspiration. Nestled in northern Alabama, the Ave Maria Grotto displays 125 intricate models on a beautiful four-acre property. Since being included in the National Register of Historic Places in 1984, this folk-art gem continues to attract visitors.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}