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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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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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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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Stand Rock Indian Ceremonial

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Description: View of a Native American dancer at the Stand Rock Indian Ceremonial. The event, which began in 1916, is held on the bank of the Wisconsin River.
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Chimney Rock

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Description: A man and woman sit along the shoreline of the Wisconsin River near Chimney Rock.
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"Winnebago" Steamboat

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Description: View of the "Winnebago," a paddle-wheel steamboat on the Wisconsin River. Passengers sit on the top deck and a man and two women look over the bow.
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Man on Romance Cliff and High Rock

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Description: Elevated view of a man standing on a rock formation at the base of Romance Cliff and High Rock while a woman sits on the ledge above, looking out over the ...
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Pipe Dyer's Indian Village

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Description: View across grass towards a group of Ho-Chunk people sitting together at their summertime village, which was managed by Roland "Pipe" Dyer. There are trees...
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Stagecoach at Fort Dells

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Description: Slightly elevated view of four horses pulling a stagecoach through a puddle on a dirt road. A group of children and adults are sitting on top of the stagec...
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Live Show at Fort Dells

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Description: Two men, dressed in old western costumes, are pretending to fight each other for the entertainment of a crowd at Fort Dells.
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Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

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Description: Four men taking part in a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Chamber of Commerce on the corner of Oak and Broadway.
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Handing Over the Keys

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Description: Four men are standing at the door of the Chamber of Commerce on the corner of Oak and Broadway. One of the men is handing a set of keys to another man.
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Trio of Musicians

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Description: Three men are posing with musical instruments in front of a painted backdrop. One man is standing by a drum set on the left, a man is sitting in the center...
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Three People Posing on Sidewalk

Date: 1939
Description: Two young people posing with a Native American man in a feather headdress and beaded clothing on sidewalk in front of a brick building.
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In the Dells

Date: 1926
Description: Members of the extended Brumder family posing for a group portrait at the foot of a stairway in one of the ravines of the Wisconsin Dells. A wharf extends ...
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Dells of Wisconsin

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Description: View of a man standing on a boardwalk in a ravine. Other people are walking along the boardwalk. A penciled note identifies the man as "RJ." Caption on rea...
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John Trumble with Camera

Date: 1958
Description: Wisconsin Dells commercial photographer, John Trumble, with his Hasselblad. He is standing in front of Hurlbut Creek, probably in spring. Jack Grey, head o...
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Man and Woman Water Skiing

Date: 07 1956
Description: A man is driving a motorboat pulling a man water skiing who is carrying a woman on his shoulders as a part of the Tommy Bartlett Water Ski Show.
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Pulpit Rock and Baby Grand Piano

Date: 1950
Description: Text on front reads: "Pulpit Rock and Baby Grand Piano. The Ducks, Wisconsin Dells." Text on the "Duck" reads: "Amazing Land and Water Dells Tours." The na...
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Yellow Thunder Tour Boat

Date: 1950
Description: Text on front reads: "Yellow Thunder at Chimney Rock. Olson Boat Company." The tour boat "Yellow Thunder" with visitors viewing Chimney Rock, a formation o...

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