The Man Who Made Wisconsin Dells Famous

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DOWNTOWN WISCONSIN DELLS
Images worth more than
a thousand words
It was 1865 when H.H. Bennett
undertook a career as a photographer
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– 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
hhbennett@wisconsinhistory.org
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.