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Aftermath of Peshtigo Fire

Date: 1871
Description: Aftermath of Peshtigo fire on October 8, 1871. Devastated landscape with deer carcass in foreground. The Peshtigo fire razed the small town of approximatel...
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Railroad Damage at the Peshtigo Fire

Date: 1871
Description: Fire destruction near railroad tracks after Peshtigo fire. There are wheel carriages from destroyed boxcars on and near the tracks.
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River Scene

Date: 1871
Description: Scene at river showing fire destruction.
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Lodi From Cemetery Hill

Date: 1876
Description: A view of the town of Lodi as viewed from the hill north of the cemetery.
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Turk's Head Rock at Devil's Lake

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Description: Stereograph of Devil's Lake with Turk's Head rock formation in the foreground.
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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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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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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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Bennett Family at the Narrows #55

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Description: Sitting on large log (left to right): Ruth Bennett, Evelina Bennett, and Miriam Bennett. The Larks Hotel is in the background.
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Down the River from the Elbow #145

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Description: Stereograph of a man sitting at Devil's Elbow. Text at right: "Wanderings Among the Wonders and Beauties of Wisconsin Scenery."
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Chimney Rock #12

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Description: Ruth Bennett and Miriam Bennett holding hands while facing Chimney Rock. High Rock is in the distance. Text at right: "Wanderings Among the Wonders and Bea...
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High Rock from the Sand Bar below. Consultation #2

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Description: Stereograph of two men lying on the beach, and three rowboats at the shore. Text at right: "A Trip Through the Dells of the Wisconsin River."
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Jaws and Stone Pile; Looking Downstream

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Description: Evaline Bennett, Ruth Bennett, and Miriam Bennett at the shore. The mother and one daughter are sitting in a rowboat, while the other daughter is standing ...
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Where the Swallows Live #165

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Description: Two people standing on a rock formation looking towards the river. One man appears to be skipping stones. There are large rafts along the shoreline. Text a...
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At the Foot of Pine Hill

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Description: Stereograph of three unidentified men laying on the rock formation over the river. Text at left: "A Trip Through the Dells of the Wisconsin."
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Down Mirror Lake from Cliff at Fern Dell #350

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Description: View from above of two girls holding hands on a cliff overlooking Mirror Lake. Text at right: "Wanderings Among the Wonders and Beauties of Wisconsin Scene...

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