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Bennett Family, House and Auto
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The H.H. Bennett House, Kilbourn, with members of the family posing in front of the house and in a 1901 Winton automobile. Ashley Bennett, the son of the famous photographer, is tentatively identified as the driver of the car which is so early that has a tiller rather than a steering wheel. Like his father, Ashley had a talent for tinkering and even experimented with building his own airplane. Ashley was in the automobile business in Minneapolis.
1901
Bennett, H. H. (Henry Hamilton), 1843-1908
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Bennett Family on Beach at High Rock
July 16, 1899
View along sandy shoreline towards the Bennett family on the beach at High Rock. Ashley and Helen are in the boat, and Miriam and Ruth are standing on the beach. Mrs. Bennett is sitting on the beach.
Leaping the Chasm
1886
Ashley Bennett, son of photographer H.H. Bennett, is captured in mid-air as he jumps to Stand Rock.
Ashley Bennett on a Bicycle
circa 1890-1899
A studio portrait in front of a painted backdrop of young Ashley Bennett posing on a bicycle.
Four Boys in a Boat #377
circa 1890-1899
Ashley Bennett and three friends in a homemade sailboat. This was captioned: "Going to Join the Navy."
The Crandall Family
circa 1890-1899
Studio portrait of the family of George Crandall, son-in-law of Henry Hamilton (H.H.) Bennett. This portrait includes Hattie, Bennett's daughter from his first marriage.
