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Wisconsin Dells, from Old Dell House

Date: 1894
Description: Panoramic view from shoreline of the Wisconsin River in the Wisconsin Dells as seen from the "Old Dell House." A canoe is visible on the shore on the far r...
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Rowboat and River Guide

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Description: A river guide (possibly Clarence C. Bennett) holding an oar while posing next to his rowboat on shore.
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Bathing Beauty Near High Rock

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Description: Woman in bathing suit posing on ledge. High Rock is in the background.
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Raftsman's Series Unnumbered: Man with Rope

Date: 1886
Description: A man tying a rope around a log on a lumber raft.
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Locomotive and Steamboats at Minirama

Date: 1960
Description: S-1 freight meets circus train at the Dells Minirama. DBC, Steamboat Winnebago, powerhouse.
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Circus Train Minirama

Date: 1960
Description: Wisconsin Dells Minirama (miniature model) featuring a circus train on a bridge.
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Barn Bluff

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Description: Stereograph of elevated view of Barn Bluff. The Mississippi River is in the far background.
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Jack Frost's Aquarium

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Description: Stereograph of fish in the icy "Jack Frost's Aquarium." Text at right: "Wanderings Among the Wonders and Beauties of Wisconsin Scenery."
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Cave of the Dark Waters

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Description: Stereograph of the north entrance of the Cave of the Dark Waters.
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Overhang at Black Hawk's Leap

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Description: Stereograph of the overhang at the geological formation known as Black Hawk's Leap.
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Upper Mississippi River Scenes

Date: 1890
Description: Collage of scenes on the upper Mississippi River, including people canoeing and sailing on the river.
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Chimney Rock

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Description: View of the rock formation Chimney Rock overhanging the Wisconsin River.
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Milwaukee River

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Description: Elevated view of boats and sailing ships along port.
Postcard

Swallow's Nests

Date: 1907
Description: Text on front reads: "Swallow's Nests, Dells of the Wisconsin." Rock formations on the shore of the Wisconsin River with trees growing above. Every summer ...
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Toward the Bay from Walker's Point Bridge

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Description: View down the river toward the Bay from Walker's Point Bridge, showing several steamboats.
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Witches' Gulch

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Description: Elevated view through trees up the river towards islands, from the mouth of Witches' Gulch.
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Milwaukee, Northwest from Mitchell Block

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Description: Milwaukee, northwest from Mitchell block. Elevated view of rooftops and buildings with River in background.
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Dome of Exposition Building

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Description: View east of buildings and lake from the dome of the Exposition building. Lumber is stacked on the right.
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Grand Avenue

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Description: View up Grand Avenue from bridge. Pedestrians and horse-drawn vehicles cross bridge on the left.
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Steamboat from Sexton's Landing

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Description: View from Sexton's Landing of the river and a steamboat. (Steamboat probably Alexander Mitchell).

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