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High Rock

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Description: North face of High Rock. Two women are sitting on the sandy beach, one child is playing along the shoreline near a rowboat and canoe pulled up on the sandy...
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Leaping Stand Rock

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Description: Ashley C. Bennett, son of Henry Hamilton Bennett, leaping from Stand Rock to another rock formation.
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Devil's Football

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Description: Stereograph from shoreline of three people in a canoe next to the rock formation Devil's Football, near the Deep Fill.
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Winter in Rood's Glen

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Description: Stereograph of winter scene in Rood's Glen covered with ice and snow. Text at left: "Wanderings Among the Wonders and Beauties of Wisconsin Scenery."
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The Ink Stand Rock Formation

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Description: An elevated upstream view of the rock formation in the Wisconsin River known as the Ink Stand. Text at right: "Wanderings Among the Wonders and Beauties of...
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High Rock at Wisconsin Dells

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Description: View of the High Rock formation.
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Eaton Grotto

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Description: View from the Eaton Grotto at the head of Circle Bend. The prow of a boat is in the foreground. Text at right: "Wanderings Among the Wonders and Beauties o...
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Wicked Water of the Wisconsin River

Date: 1900
Description: Stereograph of a turbulent portion of the Wisconsin River known as the Wicked Water, up through the Narrows. The roof of the Larks Hotel, with the hotel's ...
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Old Abe "Wayside Gems" Stereograph

Date: 1879
Description: Stereograph of "Old Abe," eagle mascot of the 8th Wisconsin Regiment. Rear view of Old Abe perched on a cannon, with his head turned to the right. Included...
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In and About the Dells of the Wisconsin River — On the Way to Stand Rock #90

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Description: Stereograph of Bennett's crew hauling a portable darkroom through a pond of water. They are on their way to Stand Rock. Text at right: "Wanderings Among th...
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In and About the Dells of the Wisconsin River — Stand Rock, Showing Top #86

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Description: Three hunters and their dog posing on the top of Stand Rock. Text at right: "Wanderings Among the Wonders and Beauties of Wisconsin Scenery."
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In and About the Dells of the Wisconsin River — Stand Rock, Showing Top #86

Date: 06 24 1878
Description: Stereograph of three men at the top of Stand Rock. One man is standing holding his rifle, while the two other people are sitting. Text at right: "Wandering...
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Luncheon Hall — East of Stand Rock #87

Date: 1900
Description: Three people and a young child sitting around a stone table in Luncheon Hall. Text at right: "Wanderings Among the Wonders and Beauties of Wisconsin Scener...
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Diamond Grotto — In Witches' Gulch #246

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Description: Stereograph of a bearded man, William Metcalf, at Diamond Grotto in Witches' Gulch. Text at right: "Wanderings Among the Wonders and Beauties of Wisconsin ...
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Diamond Grotto — A Study in Rock #102

Date: 1903
Description: A cutout of a girl placed in the Diamond Grotto in Witches' Gulch. There is graffiti on the rocks in the background. Text at right: "Wanderings Among the W...
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H.H. Bennett with Camera near Steamboat Rock

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Description: Stereograph of H.H. Bennett manning his camera on shore near Steamboat Rock. A woman is in a canoe near the shoreline, and a man is reading a book on the f...
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Steamboat Rock — From Across the River #104

Date: 1903
Description: Two men canoeing at Steamboat Rock. Text at right: "Wanderings Among the Wonders and Beauties of Wisconsin Scenery."
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Down Stream from Near Black Hawk's Leap, Highwater #193

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Description: Elevated view from hill towards five people standing on a hillside, facing the water. Text at right: "Wanderings Among the Wonders and Beauties of Wisconsi...
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Down The Narrows — From Opposite Cold Water Canyon #237

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Description: A boy, probably Ashley Bennett, leaning against a tree stump near the entrance to the Old River Bed. Text at right: "Wanderings Among the Wonders and Beaut...
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Looking Up the River From the Elbow #140

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Description: Elevated view looking upriver towards two men sitting on rocks at Devils Elbow. Text at bottom reads: "In and About the Dells of The Wisconsin. Looking up ...

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