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Old Bridge at the Narrows
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Text on front reads: "Old Bridge at the Narrows. Dells of the Wisconsin" and "Leroy Gates Photo." The Dell Bridge, first to span the Wisconsin River, was built in 1850. Trees and formations are on both shores.
1907
Gates, Leroy (Kilbourn City, Wis.)
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WHi 151775
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Old Bridge and Dell House
1904
Text on front reads: "Old Bridge and Dell House, built in 1837, Wisconsin Dells." The Dell Bridge, first to span the Wisconsin River at the Narrows, was built in 1850. The Dell House was a hostelry...
Dell Creek Bridge
1912
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 freshwater stream that lies in northeaster...
In the Narrows, Wisconsin River Dells
1920
View across river towards the rear of the excursion boat "Apollo" in the narrows of the dells. Rock formations are on the left. Caption reads: "In the Narrows, Wisconsin River Dells, Kilbourn, Wis."
Going Through the Narrows
1951
Text on front reads: "Going Through the Narrows, Picturesque Wisconsin Dells." On reverse: "Here the river is only 52 feet wide and is over 150 feet deep. The Gorge of the Dells is 9 1/2 miles long...
Rattlesnake Rock
1943
Text on front reads: "Rattlesnake Rock, Dells of the Wisconsin River." On reverse: "Up stream from the Narrows, on the left bank, is Rattlesnake Rock. Looking back, after passing the rock, a snake'...
Bridge on Dell Creek
1910
Text on front reads: "Dell Creek, Dells of the Wisconsin, Kilbourn City, Wis." A bridge over Dell Creek. Rock formations and trees line the shore. Dell Creek is a warm freshwater stream that lies i...
