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Water Ski Pyramid

Date: 1965
Description: Elevated view of pyramid of water skiers in Tommy Bartlett's show on Lake Delton. The woman on top of the pyramid holds a red flag.
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Pedestrians Walking Near Railroad Bridge

Date: 06 1954
Description: Two women walking on the sidewalk along Broadway. Photograph taken from under the railroad bridge at Kilbourn (now Wisconsin Dells). The Wisconsin River is...
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Path at Narrows

Date: 1950
Description: Hillside path at Narrows during the Fall. The river is visible beyond trees on the left.
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Duck Entering Lake Delton

Date: 1965
Description: Amphibious vehicle known as a Duck splashes into Lake Delton as it carries passengers on a tour of the Wisconsin Dells.
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Wisconsin Dells Bridge Construction

Date: 06 1954
Description: Construction equipment on a pontoon in the Wisconsin River during construction of the Wisconsin Dells bridge. Cars can be seen on the old railroad bridge i...
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"Apollo" — High Rock from Romance Cliff

Date: 1931
Description: Second to last steamboat on the river taken before 1931, burned in 1931. Taken from Romance Cliff, "The Apollo" is shown coming through with smoke billowin...
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August Derleth

Date: 1941
Description: August Derleth posing on a boat tied up to a pier on the Wisconsin River. With him are Ruth Marshall (seated), another woman, and a dog. Four men are stand...
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Cold Water Canyon

Date: 1920
Description: Text on front reads: "In Cold Water Canyon, Dells of the Wisconsin." Steps and a path next to a stream in Cold Water Canyon. The scene is fully wooded and ...
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The Devil's Foot Ball

Date: 1918
Description: Text on front reads: "The Devil's Foot Ball, Dells of the Wisconsin." View from shoreline towards three people in a rowboat, floating near the Devil's Foot...
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Dell Creek Bridge

Date: 1912
Description: Text on front reads: "Dell Creek Bridge, Dells of the Wisconsin." A bridge over Dell Creek. Rock formations and trees line the shore. Dell Creek is a warm ...
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View of Devil's Lake from the West Bluff

Date: 1965
Description: Color postcard of the lake viewed through the trees from the West Bluff in Devil's Lake State Park.
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View of Devil's Lake from the Bluffs

Date: 1965
Description: Color postcard view of a rock formation above the lake in Devil's Lake State Park. The lake, bluffs, trees and sky are in the background.
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The Clam Banks

Date: 1917
Description: Text on front reads: "The Clam Banks, Dells of the Wisconsin." Rock formations called "The Clam Banks" for their resemblance to overlapping clam shells. Th...
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Devil's Doorway, Devil's Lake State Park

Date: 1965
Description: Color postcard view looking down at the rock formation called the Devil's Doorway in Devil's Lake State Park. The trees are changing color. The lake, bluff...
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View of Devil's Lake from the East Bluff Trail

Date: 1965
Description: Color postcard of the lake viewed from the East Bluff Trail in Devil's Lake State Park. Trees can be seen all around and it is autumn. Rock formations are ...
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Ink Stand

Date: 1950
Description: Text on reverse reads: "Ink Stand. One of the Rocky Islands found in the beautiful lower Dells of the Wisconsin River." Rock formations are along the shore...
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Ink Stand

Date: 1951
Description: Text on reverse reads: "Inkstand. Dells of the Wisconsin River. Autumn lends its charm to this view of one of the well-known features of the Dells." Tree-t...
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Lone Rock

Date: 1950
Description: Text on reverse reads: "Lone Rock. Lower Dells of the Wisconsin River. Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin." A tour boat glides past an island rock formation, with ...
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Swallows' Nests

Date: 1939
Description: Text on reverse reads: "Swallows' Nests, Wisconsin Dells. Every summer hundreds of swallows make their homes in holes in the soft sandstone cliff." Rock fo...
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View from the East Bluff Looking towards Lake Wisconsin

Date: 09 30 1969
Description: Color postcard of the view from the East Bluff looking towards Lake Wisconsin. The valley is filled with trees that are turning to autumn color. Some rock ...

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