H. H. Bennett Studio

H. H. Bennett Studio is a brick building in Wisconsin Dells that houses a photography collection. Inside are original photographic equipment, glass plate negatives, and historical cameras from the late 1800s.

Henry Hamilton Bennett founded the studio in 1875, turning it from a portrait business into a center that drew tourists to Wisconsin Dells. His work played a key role in establishing the region as a travel destination.

The photographs displayed document the Ho-Chunk Nation, early landscapes of the Wisconsin River area, and how Wisconsin Dells grew into a travel destination. These images offer a view of the region's story through an artistic lens.

The museum is open to visitors from May through fall. Wisconsin Historical Society members receive free admission here and at other historic sites.

The site includes a reconstructed solar printing house that rotated to follow the sun for photo processing before electricity was available. This structure demonstrates early innovations in photographic processing.

Location: Wisconsin Dells

Inception: 1875

Architectural style: vernacular architecture

Made from material: brick

Address: 215 Broadway

GPS coordinates: 43.62806,-89.77444

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:43