Meet the Man Who Made the Dells Famous
H.H. Bennett Studio & Museum explores Wisconsin Dells history and the life of one man who helped transform the city from a small lumber town into a nationally known tourist destination. Step into the 1875 photo studio of Henry Hamilton Bennett and dive into the story behind the Dells.
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HH Bennett Studio & Museum
Explore the photography studio of pioneer photographer H.H.Bennett... the man who made the Dells famous!
*Guided Tour Update!* There will be no Guided Tours this week Thursday at 1pm & 3pm, our apologies for the inconvenience! Come back next week to experience a guided tour of Wisconsin Dells history, learn more at wihist.org/3ZFRn2d! 🗓 ... See MoreSee Less
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Did you know that today is Paul Bunyan Day? Ollie Reese, who married into the Bennett family, took many iconic photos of the Dells in the 'golden era' of Dells tourism, including this photo of Paulina Bunyan at the Minirama of the Wisconsin Dells. Who knew the Studio could be connected to Paul Bunyan! Visit our museum to learn more about Wisconsin Dells tourism throughout the decades. wihist.org/3ZFRn2d
📸Paulina Bunyan, WHI 64270 ... See MoreSee Less
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Brother Andy worked at Minirama…probably late 1960’s.
"Now and Then" Flashback! Dawn Manor was a hotel originally built in 1855 and one of the few buildings surviving from the 19th century! Now the newly-reopened Manor is the Dells' newest restaurant and speakeasy, but still dates back, as evidenced by these H. H. Bennett photos! From late 1800s to 2025, Dawn Manor remains historic location for Dells locals and visitors alike! 🥂
Thank you Dawn Manor for allowing us to post an updated photo from 2025!
📸Dawn Manor, WHI 32606
📸 Dawn Manor, May 2025
📸Coach House at Dawn Manor, WHI 112139 ... See MoreSee Less
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