Vintage HH Bennett Wisconsin Dells Lumber Raft Kilbourn Dam Postcard Sepia 1965
$ 3.17
Description
Vintage HH Bennett Wisconsin Dells Lumber Raft Kilbourn Dam Postcard Sepia 1965. Subject: Lumber Rafts at Kilbourn Dam. Location: Wisconsin Dells, WI. Photographer: Henry Hamilton Bennett. Studio: H.H. Bennett Studio. Color: Sepia. Vintage postcard captures a historical scene of lumber rafts running the Kilbourn Dam in Wisconsin Dells, originally photographed by Henry Hamilton Bennett. The sepia-toned image illustrates the complex process of disassembling rafts to navigate the winding channel and treacherous eight-foot drop at Munger's Mill. This H.H. Bennett Studio publication commemorates 100 years (1865-1965) of the studio's photography, featuring the iconic "man with the camera" logo on the reverse side. The card is unposted and remains in excellent condition, serving as a significant piece of Wisconsin's logging and river history. Type: Printed (Lithograph) Subject: Lumber Rafts at Kilbourn Dam Location: Wisconsin Dells, WI Photographer: Henry Hamilton Bennett Studio: H.H. Bennett Studio Era: Photochrome (1939-Now) Theme: Logging & River Industry Features: Commemorative 100 Years Stamp Postage Condition: Unposted Size: Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in) Orientation: Landscape Color: Sepia Material: Cardstock Keywords: Wisconsin Dells history, logging industry, river rafting, H.H. Bennett photography, Kilbourn Dam, antique ephemera, Munger's Mill, mid-century souvenir, Upper Dells, rivermen, historical transport, Wisconsin river, collectible postcards, 1960s memorabilia
