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German Shepherd Dog Jumps Across Stand Rock

Date: 06 1961
Description: A German shepherd jumps across Stand Rock as a man and child in traditional Indian apparel look on. The man is pointing to the dog.
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Ticket Seller

Date: 1950
Description: A man operating a ticket booth in the Wisconsin Dells. He is playing a card game, probably solitaire, on the counter.
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Wisconsin Dells Advertisement

Date: 1928
Description: "The Dells," a brochure issued by the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul and Pacific Railroad to advertise the Wisconsin Dells, a destination only five hours fr...
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Wisconsin Dells Advertisement

Date: 1906
Description: Promotional brochure for the Wisconsin Dells (then known as Kilbourn) issued by the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway. The railroad illustrated many of...
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Prehistoric Land

Date: 07 1957
Description: Couple standing with dinosaur in Prehistoric Land, owned by Charles Van Wie.
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Black Bart at Fort Dells

Date: 1961
Description: Black Bart at Fort Dells, holding up the Sheriff.
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Dells Manor Motel

Date: 06 1961
Description: Front of Dells Manor Motel, with parking lot and neon sign.
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Entrance to Story Book Land

Date: 06 1956
Description: Six children ride an elephant in front of boat-shaped entrance to Story Book Land.
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Story Book Land Train

Date: 06 1956
Description: Elevated view of Fairy Godmother with kids on Story Book Land train.
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Exterior of Minirama

Date: 1965
Description: Exterior from road of Minirama at 115 Broadway.
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Duck Trip

Date: 08 15 1955
Description: Amphibious Duck on land with Board of Trade stone works. The stone gargoyles were salvaged from the Board of Trade building in Chicago by Newman.
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Jumping Stand Rock

Date: 05 1980
Description: Ashley Bennett II, age 46, son of original jumper, at Stand Rock.
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Jumping Stand Rock

Date: 05 1980
Description: Ashley Bennett II, leaping Stand Rock, age 46.
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Billboards

Date: 05 1954
Description: Road signs for Lake Delton, Hotel Crandall and Pure oil.
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Olson Buildings

Date: 1937
Description: Corner of Broadway and Superior, with Texaco station and Olson Boat Ticket kiosk.
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Bennett Studio Gift Shop

Date: 1945
Description: Gift shop at the Bennett Studio. The pictured individuals include Ruth Bennett Dyer and Oliver Reese. In addition to operating the photography studio, the...
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The Leap

Date: 1997
Description: A man leaps to Stand Rock as a crowd watches.
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Full Parking Lot

Date: 08 1956
Description: Cars in the parking lot at Stand Rock Amphitheater, where the Stand Rock Indian Ceremonial is performed.
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Steamer in the Dells

Date: 1903
Description: Group of people on the excursion steamer Eleanor in the Dells.
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Dancing Waters

Date: 1955
Description: Lighted, choreographed water fountain show.

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