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Hile House
circa 1910-1919
Hand-colored postcard of the Hile House hotel. Two automobiles are parked on the street on the right. Caption reads: "Hile House, Kilbourn, Wis."
Steamer "Winnebago" at the Dells
circa 1910-1919
View across water towards a two-level flat bottom steam excursion boat. Tourists are on the upper deck. In the background is a tree-lined shoreline. Caption reads: "Steamer 'Winnebago' at the Dells...
Wisconsin Dells
1910
Text on front reads: "Wis. Dells, Kilbourn, Wis." Rock formations and trees line the shores of the Wisconsin River through the Dells.Kilbourn City was founded in 1857 by Byron Kilbourn, the name wa...
Hotel Crandall at "The Dells"
circa 1910-1919
Aerial view of a hotel with multiple buildings near a bend in the Wisconsin River. A paddle-wheel steamer is heading toward the Dells. Caption reads: "Hotel Crandall at 'The Dells.' Kilbourn, Wis. ...
St. Paul's Church and Rectory
1911
View across street towards a small wooden church with a bell tower, and neighboring rectory on the left. Caption reads: "St. Paul's Church and Rectory, Kilbourn, Wis."
H.H. Bennett Studio
1918
Interior view of the H.H. Bennett Studio — Souvenir Department. Framed photographs are hung along the walls, and banners are hanging from the rafters. A postcard carousel is near the glass counter ...
