Meet the Man Who Made the Dells Famous
H.H. Bennett Studio & Museum explores Wisconsin Dells history and the life of one man who helped transform the city from a small lumber town into a nationally known tourist destination. Step into the 1875 photo studio of Henry Hamilton Bennett and dive into the story behind the Dells.
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HH Bennett Studio & Museum
Explore the photography studio of pioneer photographer H.H.Bennett... the man who made the Dells famous!
H. H. Bennett's photos are a view into the landscape of Wisconsin Dells, but also the culture of the late 19th and early 20th century. There are many examples, but this photo of Visor Ledge features women and young girl's fashion during that time. Learn more about H. H. Bennett and his photographic preservation by visiting our museum! wihist.org/3ZFRn2d
๐ธVisor Ledge, WHI 7282 ... See MoreSee Less
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I love how these old photos offer fascinating history lessons! ๐
I love his work I have 4 beautiful pictures by him !!!!
Happy Independence Day from the H. H. Bennett Studio & Museum! H. H. Bennett was a proud Civil War veteran, which reflected in his photography and his life outside the camera! ๐บ๐ธ
Below is Mr. Bennett's photo of Old Abe, the Wisconsin War Eagle, and Mr. Bennett in his Grand Army of the Republic uniform. The Grand Army of the Republic was a Civil War veteran's group that Mr. Bennett was heavy involved with in the local area. ๐ฆ
๐ธOld Abe at the Wisconsin State Capitol, 7533
๐ธH.H. Bennett in GAR Uniform, WHI 8072 ... See MoreSee Less
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And his great-grandfather Aaron fought in the Revolutionary War to secure our country's Independence.
While we honor the 150th Anniversary of the H. H. Bennett Studio, we would love to see your memories of the Dells! โค๏ธ *Comment below your favorite photos of the Wisconsin Dells, the decade they are from, and your photo may be used in a digital 'time capsule' posted on the H. H. Bennett Studio & Museum Facebook page. Comment your photo by ๐ ๐ผ๐ป๐ฑ๐ฎ๐, ๐๐๐น๐ ๐ฎ๐ญ๐๐ to be included!*
๐ธ Steamboat "Apollo 1", WHI 7284
๐ธ Black Bart at Fort Dells, WHI 42102
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