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What is the H.H. Bennett Studio?
- The H.H. Bennett Studio is the oldest business in Wisconsin Dells and the oldest photographic studio in the United States.
- It was established in 1865 by H.H. Bennett, a renowned Canadian-born photographer and innovator.
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What are H.H. Bennett’s contributions to photography?
- H.H. Bennett is credited with developing stop-action photography.
- He also invented an ingenious revolving solar darkroom, which is now housed at the Smithsonian Institution.
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What can visitors see at the H.H. Bennett Studio?
- Visitors can tour Bennett’s old photography lab, which still contains his original cameras and darkroom equipment.
- The site also features a photography museum with interesting displays about Bennett's work.
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How did H.H. Bennett impact the tourism industry?
- Bennett’s photographs of Wisconsin Dells were instrumental in attracting visitors from across the United States and even from around the world.
215 Broadway, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965, Phone: 608-253-3523
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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