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Steamer Rounding Devil's Elbow
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Text on front reads: "Steamer Rounding Devil's Elbow, Dells of the Wisconsin River." On reverse: "This right angle bend in the river is known as the Devil's Elbow. This was named by the raftsmen, because of the great danger in rounding the bend while rafting their logs down the river." A steamer takes passengers on a tour of the Wisconsin River. Rock formations and trees line the shore.
1920
E.C. Kropp Co.
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WHi 151636
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The Devil's Elbow
1904
Text on front reads: "The Devil's Elbow, Wisconsin Dells." A panoramic view of the Devil's Elbow, with trees and rock formations lining the banks. A double wide "Souvenir Mail Card" that folds in h...
Devil's Anvil
1913
Text on front reads: "Devil's Anvil, Dells of the Wisconsin River." A rock formation and trees above the Wisconsin River. Devil's Anvil is also known as Demon's Anvil.
High Rock from Romance Cliff
1920
Text on front reads: "High Rock from Romance Cliff. Dells of the Wisconsin River." On reverse: "High Rock from Romance Cliff.–This is the imposing 'Lower Jaws of the Dells' named by the old raftsme...
Excursion Boat on the Wisconsin River
July 13, 1939
Text on front reads: "The River from Cold Water Canyon Entrance, Dells of the Wisconsin River." An excursion boat seen from entrance to Cold Water Canyon. Rock formations and trees line the shore.
Steamer "Winnebago"
1920
Text on front reads: "Steamer 'Winnebago' at Dells Boat Co. Landing, The Dells, Kilbourn, Wis." The steamboat "Winnebago," with passengers, at the Dells Boat Landing on the Wisconsin River. A build...
The Devil's Foot Ball
1918
Text on front reads: "The Devil's Foot Ball, Dells of the Wisconsin." View from shoreline towards three people in a rowboat, floating near the Devil's Football, a rock formation on the shore of the...
