The Man Who Made Wisconsin Dells Famous
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The Man Who Made Wisconsin Dells Famous
Distances From: Madison Milwaukee chicago minneapolis RIV ER RD . 45 Miles 95 Miles 185 Miles 210 MileS MICHIGAN AVE. EDDY WISCONSIN AVE. CHURCH ST. E. N AV CEDAR ST. ELM ST. OAK ST. EGA SUPERIOR ST. S T. F IN N DEL LS WASHINGTON AVE. MINNESOTA AVE. PKW Y. WIS CO MAUSTON BROADWAY NS IN RIV ER DOWNTOWN WISCONSIN DELLS Images worth more than a thousand words It was 1865 when H.H. Bennett undertook a career as a photographer EXIT 87 WISCONSIN DELLS LAKE DELTON REEDSBURG PORTAGE EXIT 92 BARABOO MERRIMAC – and Wisconsin Dells would never be the same. By combining astute mechanical skills with an inherent love of nature, Bennett was able to produce technically amazing, aesthetically mesmerizing photographs. His images were so compelling that they sparked a tourist influx and helped foster the growth 215 Broadway Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965 (608) 253-3523 [email protected] hhbennettstudio.org of one of Wisconsin’s most beloved tourism destinations. Collecting, Preserving and Sharing Stories Since 1846 The Man Who Made Wisconsin Dells Famous Bennett’s photographs include both captivating landscapes and personal portraits that revealed the essence of his subjects. The museum features pictures of the unique, undeveloped natural beauty of the Dells of the Wisconsin River as they were in the late 1800s. Combining advancements in technology with a love for natural landscapes, photographer H.H. Bennett captured the images that made the Dells famous. Make H.H. Bennett’s magical photography part of your collection. We authentically hand print all of our Bennett prints just as he did in his 1875 studio. A wide array of books and crafts and other souvenirs can also be found in the gift store.