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Fat Man's Misery
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Text on reverse reads: "Fat Man's Misery. Through much of Coldwater Canyon the rock walls are very high and the passage between them is very narrow. The narrowest point is called Fat man's Misery for obvious reasons. Wisconsin Dells, Wis." A boardwalk in a narrow passage between two rock formations.
1950
H.H. Bennett Studio
Publication Information
| Creator | H.H. Bennett Studio |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1950 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
|---|---|
| Extent | 1 postcard |
| Dimensions | 9 x 14 cm |
Collection Information
| Digital Collection | History Center |
|---|---|
| Source Collection | Wisconsin postcard collection, circa 1860s?-circa 1990s |
| Call Number | PH 2744 |
| Catalog Record | https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999465793002121 |
| Finding Aid | https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-ph02744 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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Fat Man's Misery
1907
Text on front reads: "Fat Man's Misery. Cold Water Canyon, Dells of the Wisconsin River." A boardwalk in a narrow passage between two rock formations.
Fat Man's Misery
circa 1890-1899
Fat Man's Misery, the narrow defile in Cold Water Canyon.
Dells Boat Tour
1950
Tourists on the "Commander", a Wisconsin Dells tour boat on the Wisconsin River. The shores are lined with rock formations and trees.
High Rock
1950
Text on front reads: "Greetings. High Rock, Dells of Wisconsin." The shoreline of the Wisconsin River featuring the rock formation High Rock in the center. Trees are clinging to the formations and ...
Ink Stand
1950
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 with trees growing on the tops.
Lone Rock
1950
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 trees and foliage growing on the top.
