Learn about the photographer who made Wisconsin Dells famous

Visit the museum and take a self-guided tour that includes landscape photography, late 1800s film equipment and artifacts, and hands-on activities for guests of all ages.

Learn about the photographer who made Wisconsin Dells
famous

Visit the museum and take a self-guided tour that includes landscape photography, late 1800s film equipment and artifacts, and hands-on activities for guests of all ages.

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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Explore the photography studio of pioneer photographer H.H.Bennett... the man who made the Dells famous!

Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there! ๐ŸŽ‰ H. H. Bennett was the father of five children, all of which worked in the Studio at one point in time!

His children in order in order: Ashley, Hattie, Nellie, Miriam, and Ruth!
๐Ÿ“ธH.H. Bennett and his Children, WHI 68922
๐Ÿ“ธ Henry Hamilton and Evaline Bennett with Daughters, WHI 68568
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Happy Fathers Day to all the dads out there! ๐ŸŽ‰ H. H. Bennett was the father of five children, all of which worked in the Studio at one point in time! 

His children in order in order: Ashley, Hattie, Nellie, Miriam, and Ruth! 
๐Ÿ“ธH.H. Bennett and his Children, WHI 68922
๐Ÿ“ธ Henry Hamilton and Evaline Bennett with Daughters, WHI 68568Image attachment

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My Father's Day shot from your studio a couple of years ago, great experience, should probably get an updated portrait

Happy Flag Day! Today in 1777 the Second Continental Congress adopted an early version of the U.S. flag. The American flag featured prominently in many H. H. Bennett photos. A collection of them is featured here!
๐Ÿ“ธ Old Abe at the Wisconsin State Capitol, WHI 7534
๐Ÿ“ธ 29th Wisconsin Infantry Volunteers, WHI 122675
๐Ÿ“ธ Milwaukee, North from Mitchell Block, WHI 7410
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Happy Flag Day! Today in 1777 the Second Continental Congress adopted an early version of the U.S. flag. The American flag featured prominently in many H. H. Bennett photos. A collection of them is featured here!
๐Ÿ“ธ Old Abe at the Wisconsin State Capitol, WHI 7534
๐Ÿ“ธ 29th Wisconsin Infantry Volunteers, WHI 122675
๐Ÿ“ธ Milwaukee, North from Mitchell Block, WHI 7410Image attachmentImage attachment

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Happy 25th anniversary! ๐ŸŽ‰