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!
*Event Alert!* The H. H. Bennett Studio & Museum invites YOU to its 150th Anniversary Celebration on ๐๐๐น๐ ๐ญ๐ต๐๐ต from ๐ญ๐ญ๐ฎ๐บ-๐ฒ๐ฝ๐บ, highlighting the history of Wisconsin Dells and the H. H. Bennett Studio! For more information click this link! wihist.org/hhb150
From 11-3pm, tours guides will take guests through the museum and the original Studio, on the hour!
Also, from 11-3pm, Historic Photographer Dave Rambow will be returning to the Original Studio to take tintype photography! Experience 19th century photography for a limited time!
Starting at 1pm until 3pm, guests may create their own time capsule of their experiences of the Dells and the H. H. Bennett Studio in our Courtyard.
And our highlight events, "Reflecting on the Dells and H. H. Bennett"; A Fireside Chat with be a discussion of history, photography, and tourism from multiple voices of the Dells community. The event is 4pm-6pm with refreshments and the Metcalf Award Presentation by the Friends of H. H. Bennett Studio.
We hope to see you here at the museum and Studio for such a historic milestone! we encourage to share so others may join us in our celebration! ๐ธ โค
๐ธ "Dell Queen" Entering the Narrows, WHI 3544 ... See MoreSee Less
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H. H. Bennett's photos are a view into the landscape of Wisconsin Dells, but also the culture of the late 19th and early 20th century. There are many examples, but this photo of Visor Ledge features women and young girl's fashion during that time. Learn more about H. H. Bennett and his photographic preservation by visiting our museum! wihist.org/3ZFRn2d
๐ธVisor Ledge, WHI 7282 ... See MoreSee Less
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I love how these old photos offer fascinating history lessons! ๐
I love his work I have 4 beautiful pictures by him !!!!
Happy Independence Day from the H. H. Bennett Studio & Museum! H. H. Bennett was a proud Civil War veteran, which reflected in his photography and his life outside the camera! ๐บ๐ธ
Below is Mr. Bennett's photo of Old Abe, the Wisconsin War Eagle, and Mr. Bennett in his Grand Army of the Republic uniform. The Grand Army of the Republic was a Civil War veteran's group that Mr. Bennett was heavy involved with in the local area. ๐ฆ
๐ธOld Abe at the Wisconsin State Capitol, 7533
๐ธH.H. Bennett in GAR Uniform, WHI 8072 ... See MoreSee Less
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And his great-grandfather Aaron fought in the Revolutionary War to secure our country's Independence.