click zoom to display a high-res image
Property Location
| Location (Address) | 213-215 BROADWAY |
|---|---|
| County | Columbia |
| City/Village | Wisconsin Dells |
| Township | |
| Unincorporated community | |
| Town | |
| Range | |
| Direction | |
| Section | |
| Quarter Section | |
| Quarter Quarter Section |
Property Features
| Year Built | 1875 |
|---|---|
| Additions | 1910 |
| Survey Date | 1975 |
| Historic Use | small retail building |
| Architectural Style | Commercial Vernacular |
| Structural System | |
| Wall Material | Brick |
| Architect | |
| Other Buildings On Site | |
| Demolished | No |
| Demolished Date | |
| Additional Comments |
A 'site file' exists for this property. It contains additional information such as correspondence, newspaper clippings, or historical information. It is a public record and may be viewed in person at the Wisconsin Historical Society, Division of Historic Preservation. October 2001-This is a one story, light orange brick commercial vernacular building, historically operated as the H. H. Bennett Photography Studio. Built in 1875 by H. H. Bennett, this building was probably one of the oldest photography studios in the state of Wisconsin. A Historic Structure Report of this building can be found in Room 312 at the Wisconsin Historical Society. |
| Bibliographic References | Portage Daily Register 3/15/1997. Wisconsin Dells Dells Events 7/28/2001. Wisconsin Dells Dells Events 8/11/2001. |
National And State Register Of Historic Places Listings
| National/State Register Listing Name | Bennett, H. H., Studio |
|---|---|
| National Register Listing Date | Oct 08, 1976 |
| State Register Listing Date | Jan 01, 1989 |
| Contributing | Yes |
Architecture & History Inventory
The Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory (AHI) is a digital source of information on historic buildings, structures, and objects that have been surveyed by the State Historic Preservation Office in Wisconsin. Each property has a digital record providing basic information about the property and images.
Questions?
Wondering about if your property is eligible or notice some information on this property needs to be updated, reach out today!
Email UsAttribution
For a credit line: Wisconsin Historical Society, Creator, Title, Unique Identifier.
The Unique Identifier can be found at the top or bottom of the page for each item. The name of a downloaded file is NOT the unique identifier.
For bibliographic citations please consult the UW-Madison Libraries Citation Research Guide to ensure compliance with appropriate style guidelines.
Access Property Records
Some properties have more materials (correspondence, clippings, historical information, etc.) not in the digital record. If a 'Site File' exists, it's noted in the 'Additional Comments' field. Contact us for an appointment to view these materials.
H.H. Bennett Studio
circa 1890-1899
Exterior view of the H.H. Bennett Studio storefront, in Kilbourn (former name of the Wisconsin Dells). A display case of Bennett's images is on the wooden sidewalk in front of the store.
Bennett Studio
circa 1890-1899
Bennett Studio, 200 block of Broadway, Kilbourn, Wisconsin. Post office next door.
H.H. Bennett Studio, Front and West Side
1875
Front and west side of Bennett Studio. There is a windmill behind the building.
H.H. Bennett Studio, Front and East Side
1875
Exterior of the front and east side of the Bennett Studio when it was new, showing the skylight and the revolving print house. There is a large windmill behind the building.
