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The Cliff House

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View of the Cliff House, a resort near Devil's Lake. Caption on stereograph reads: "Devil's Lake and Vicinity. Views of the Cliff House, from the beach."

Creator:
Bennett, H. H. (Henry Hamilton), 1843-1908

Publication Information

Creator Bennett, H. H. (Henry Hamilton), 1843-1908

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Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013KM1
Legacy ID
WHi 53017

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Photographs
North Shore of Devil's Lake

North Shore of Devil's Lake

Elevated view of the north end of Devil's Lake and Cliff House. A number of buildings are around the shoreline with railroad tracks in the foreground. A long pier crosses the beach into the lake.

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Cliff House Inn

Cliff House Inn

1925

A copy of an original photograph by H.H. Bennett of the Cliff House Inn at Devil's Lake as seen from the beach. Abraham Lincoln is reported to have slept here. There are large porches on the front ...

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Railroad Tracks along Shoreline of Devil's Lake

Railroad Tracks along Shoreline of Devil's Lake

A view of the shoreline of Devil's Lake with railroad tracks in the foreground. On the back of the photograph is the photographer's information: "Sim Mould, Photographer, Views of Lake and Dells, B...

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Boulders near Devil's Doorway

Boulders near Devil's Doorway

circa 1890-1899

Devil's Lake vicinity; Boulders on top of cliff, at foot of Devil's Doorway; man on the left.

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Devil's Lake Beach

Devil's Lake Beach

View of the beach at Devil's Lake, including a few boaters and sunbathers.

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Turk's Head Rock Formation

Turk's Head Rock Formation

circa 1890-1899

Stereograph of a rock formation known as Turk's Head high above Devil's Lake. Bluffs are on the far shoreline.

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