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Wisconsin Dells Advertisement

Date: 1928
Description: "The Dells," a brochure issued by the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul and Pacific Railroad to advertise the Wisconsin Dells, a destination only five hours fr...
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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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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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The Seagull

Date: 1925
Description: The tour launch Seagull, of the Ryan Boat Line, on the Wisconsin River at the Dells. The Kilbourn bridge is in the background. The captain is the o...
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Howard White Thunder — Winnebago Indian Guide — At The Dells

Date: 1929
Description: View from pier of a Native American man wearing a headdress kneeling on a tourist boat called "Black Hawk" docked under a bridge in the Wisconsin River. He...
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Indian Children and Tepee at Stand Rock "In the Dells"

Date: 1927
Description: A Native American boy and girl pose standing in front of a tipi on a hill by a lake. The tipi is covered with a fringed blanket.
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Cottage at the Birchcliff Hotel

Date: 1926
Description: Guest cottage at the Birchcliff Hotel. Two women are seated on the steps to the entrance.
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Grounds at Chula Vista Hotel or Chuna Vista

Date: 1926
Description: View over trees of the Chula Vista grounds towards a guest cottage.
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Scene at Chula Vista Hotel Grounds

Date: 1926
Description: View of grounds with a large guest cottage with large front porch on the right. On the left is a three-story structure shaped like a tower.
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Rock Scenery at Chula Vista Hotel Grounds

Date: 1926
Description: Elevated scenic view of the Wisconsin River with rock formations along the shoreline.
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A Jolly Bunch at Dells Farm Resort

Date: 1926
Description: A view of a group of 19 people posing in front of rock formation.
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Dells Farm Resort

Date: 1927
Description: View across road of a large cottage with a front porch on the right, with two people sitting in a lawn chair in front. Down the hill on the left behind tre...
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Edgewood Valley Resort

Date: 1926
Description: Tree-quarter view of Edgewood Valley Resort, a stone dwelling with guest rooms. A woman and three girls are standing in the yard.
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Meadow Brook Resort on Highway 13

Date: 1925
Description: Exterior view of Meadow Brook Resort. The main building is on the right, and the annex is on the left. People are relaxing on the lawn under the trees. The...
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Meadow Brook Resort on Highway 13

Date: 1925
Description: Elevated view from hill of Meadow Brook Resort. The main building is on the left and the annex is on the right. There is an automobile parked in the drivew...
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Louis Bluff from the Oakes Cottages, Highway 13

Date: 1926
Description: View from shoreline, with tree stumps sticking above the waterline, of the Wisconsin River and Louis Bluff from Oakes Cottages.
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View of Pine Grove Hotel from Opposite Shore "On the River"

Date: 1926
Description: Elevated view of the Pine Grove Hotel and Resort from the opposite shore of the Wisconsin River. An excursion boat is passing by. Rock formations are along...
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Cottage at Pine Grove Resort

Date: 1926
Description: View of an elevated guest cottage on the slope of a hill with two entrances, one at the front with steps leading up to a porch, and one at the back, at Pin...
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Ravenswood Hotel Grounds

Date: 1927
Description: View down slope of hill towards the side of the Ravenswood Hotel among the pines. There is a porch and balcony along the side and front of the hotel, and h...

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