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Wisconsin Dells Minirama

Date: 08 26 1960
Description: Miniature model of the Wisconsin Dells. Goggled diver, Ollie Reese, swimming with Dells recreation boat. This completely landscaped exhibit was built to sc...
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Bennett Studio Interior

Date: 05 1912
Description: Interior of H.H. Bennett's studio gift shop with Indian souvenirs.
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Railroad Bridge at Wisconsin Dells

Date: 1877
Description: View of the lower level of the Chicago, Milwaukee, and St. Paul railroad bridge at the Wisconsin Dells that would have been used by pedestrians and horse-d...
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Railroad Bridge

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Description: Train on railroad bridge with several men on the track.
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Wisconsin Dells

Date: 1908
Description: Park in Wisconsin Dells. A large building is across the street on the left. Caption reads: "Kilbourn Wis".
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Kilbourn Hydroelectric Plant

Date: 1959
Description: The Kilbourn Hydroelectric Plant of the Wisconsin Power and Light Company.
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Dell House, Wisconsin Dells Vicinity

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Description: Exterior of the Dell House.
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Dell House

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Description: Dell House in Wisconsin Dells vicinity, built in 1828.
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Kilbourn Dam

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Description: Kilbourn Dam under construction on the Wisconsin River by the Southern Wisconsin Power Company.
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Kilbourn Bridge

Date: 1878
Description: Kilbourn Bridge at the Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin. A locomotive is pulling railroad cars over the bridge.
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Chicago, Milwaukee, & St. Paul Railway

Date: 1903
Description: Chicago, Milwaukee, & St. Paul Railway bridge.
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Steamboat "Winnebago" at Landing

Date: 1922
Description: View from shoreline across river towards the steamboat "Winnebago" docked at the Dells Boat Landing on the opposite shoreline.
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Ceremonial Performers

Date: 1929
Description: Ceremonial performers in traditional Indian costume pose near a steamboat.
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Steamboat "Winnebago" at Landing

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Description: The steamboat "Winnebago" with passengers in front of the Dells Boat Landing.
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Flagman at the Narrows

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Description: Rear view of flagman standing at the narrows in the Wisconsin River as a steamboat approaches.
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Office at the Bennett Studio

Date: 1957
Description: Dorothy Phelps and Ruth Bennett Dyer have lunch in the office at the Bennett Studio as Miriam Bennett looks on.
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Kilbourn Cooperative Creamery

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Description: Exterior view of the Kilbourn Cooperative Creamery on Superior Street.
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Indians at Demon's Anvil

Date: 1920
Description: A group of Indians, probably Ho-Chunk, in traditional costume, posing on and around Demon's Anvil.
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Broadway Trees

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Description: A view down tree-lined Broadway showing vehicles and a group of boys crossing the street.
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Tony Wise on a Boat

Date: 03 16 1965
Description: Anthony Wise in a necktie and hat standing next to a Native American wearing a feather headress, on a boat adjacent to a dock.

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