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Bennett Henry H Collection

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Background imageBennett Henry H Collection: Golgotha and the Crucifixion, 1893. Creator: Henry Hamilton Bennett

Golgotha and the Crucifixion, 1893. Creator: Henry Hamilton Bennett
Golgotha and the Crucifixion, 1893. Albumen print, stereo, from the series " The Chicago Panorama of the Crucifixion"

Background imageBennett Henry H Collection: Gen. W. H. L. Wallace s, 2nd Div. Army of the Tenn. 1887. Creator: Henry Hamilton Bennett

Gen. W. H. L. Wallace s, 2nd Div. Army of the Tenn. 1887. Creator: Henry Hamilton Bennett
Gen. W.H.L. Wallace s, 2nd Div. Army of the Tenn. 1887. Albumen print, stereo, from the series " The Chicago Panorama of the [1862] Battle of Shiloh"

Background imageBennett Henry H Collection: Gen. Grant giving order to Gen. McPherson, 1887. Creator: Henry Hamilton Bennett

Gen. Grant giving order to Gen. McPherson, 1887. Creator: Henry Hamilton Bennett
Gen. Grant giving order to Gen. McPherson, 1887. Albumen print, stereo, from the series " The Chicago Panorama of the [1862] Battle of Shiloh"

Background imageBennett Henry H Collection: Crescent Regt. of New Orleans in the 'Hornets Nest', 1887

Crescent Regt. of New Orleans in the "Hornets Nest", 1887
Crescent Regt. of New Orleans in the " Hornets Nest", 1887. Albumen print, stereo, from the series " The Chicago Panorama of the [1862] Battle of Shiloh"

Background imageBennett Henry H Collection: 1st Ark. Con. Regt. making a charge in 'Hornets Nest', 1887

1st Ark. Con. Regt. making a charge in "Hornets Nest", 1887
1st Ark. Con. Regt. making a charge in " Hornets Nest", 1887. Albumen print, stereo, from the series " The Chicago Panorama of the [1862] Battle of Shiloh"

Background imageBennett Henry H Collection: Self-Portrait with son Ashley and daughters Harriet and Nellie, c.1887

Self-Portrait with son Ashley and daughters Harriet and Nellie, c.1887. Creator: Henry Hamilton Bennett
Self-Portrait with son Ashley and daughters Harriet and Nellie, c.1887

Background imageBennett Henry H Collection: The Pilot, 1886. Creator: Henry Hamilton Bennett

The Pilot, 1886. Creator: Henry Hamilton Bennett
The Pilot, 1886. Albumen print, stereo, from the series " The Cameras Story of Raftmans Life on the Wisconsin"

Background imageBennett Henry H Collection: Devils Foot Ball near the Deep Fill, 1903. Creator: Henry Hamilton Bennett

Devils Foot Ball near the Deep Fill, 1903. Creator: Henry Hamilton Bennett
Devils Foot Ball near the Deep Fill, 1903. Albumen print, stereo, no. 219 from the series " In and About the Dells of the Wisconsin River"

Background imageBennett Henry H Collection: Cold Water Canon-looking down from near the Jug, 1870/1908. Creator: Henry Hamilton Bennett

Cold Water Canon-looking down from near the Jug, 1870/1908. Creator: Henry Hamilton Bennett
Cold Water Canon-looking down from near the Jug, 1870/1908. Albumen print, stereo, no. 433 from the series "In and About the Dells of the Wisconsin River"

Background imageBennett Henry H Collection: Along the Rocks Opposite Berrys Landing, 1903. Creator: Henry Hamilton Bennett

Along the Rocks Opposite Berrys Landing, 1903. Creator: Henry Hamilton Bennett
Along the Rocks Opposite Berrys Landing, 1903. Albumen print, stereo, no. 233 from the series " In and About the Dells of the Wisconsin River"

Background imageBennett Henry H Collection: Waiting for the Royal family at entrance to Palace, 1886 / 88

Waiting for the Royal family at entrance to Palace, 1886 / 88
Waiting for the Royal family at entrance to Palace, 1886/88. Albumen print, stereo, no. 1564 from the series " St. Paul Ice Carnival"

Background imageBennett Henry H Collection: Venus de Medici and Herkales; Art Institute, 1893. Creator: Henry Hamilton Bennett

Venus de Medici and Herkales; Art Institute, 1893. Creator: Henry Hamilton Bennett
Venus de Medici and Herkales [sic]; Art Institute, 1893. Albumen print, stereo, from the series " Chicago and Vicinity"

Background imageBennett Henry H Collection: Unloading Coal, 1880 / 89. Creator: Henry Hamilton Bennett

Unloading Coal, 1880 / 89. Creator: Henry Hamilton Bennett
Unloading Coal, 1880/89. Albumen print, stereo, no. 934 from the series " Milwaukee and Vicinity"

Background imageBennett Henry H Collection: The Ferris Wheel, 1893. Creator: Henry Hamilton Bennett

The Ferris Wheel, 1893. Creator: Henry Hamilton Bennett
The Ferris Wheel, 1893. Albumen print, stereo

Background imageBennett Henry H Collection: Protection, 1870 / 89. Creator: Henry Hamilton Bennett

Protection, 1870 / 89. Creator: Henry Hamilton Bennett
Protection, 1870/89. Albumen print, stereo, no. 79 from the series " Wayside Gems"

Background imageBennett Henry H Collection: Main entrance and central tower of Palace, 1886 / 88. Creator: Henry Hamilton Bennett

Main entrance and central tower of Palace, 1886 / 88. Creator: Henry Hamilton Bennett
Main entrance and central tower of Palace, 1886/88. Albumen print, stereo, no. 1560 from the series " St. Paul Ice Carnival"

Background imageBennett Henry H Collection: Lincoln Monument in Lincoln Park, 1887 / 93. Creator: Henry Hamilton Bennett

Lincoln Monument in Lincoln Park, 1887 / 93. Creator: Henry Hamilton Bennett
Lincoln Monument in Lincoln Park, 1887/93. Albumen print, stereo, from the series " Chicago and Vicinity"

Background imageBennett Henry H Collection: Historical Sycamore Tree, Orchard Knob in the distance, 1889

Historical Sycamore Tree, Orchard Knob in the distance, 1889. Albumen print, stereo, no. 1750 from the series " Kansas City Panorama. [1863] Battle Missionary Ridge"

Background imageBennett Henry H Collection: Eastern end of Mount Zion or City of David, 1893. Creator: Henry Hamilton Bennett

Eastern end of Mount Zion or City of David, 1893. Creator: Henry Hamilton Bennett
Eastern end of Mount Zion or City of David, 1893. Albumen print, stereo, from the series " The Chicago Panorama of the Crucifixion"

Background imageBennett Henry H Collection: Down the river from the Bluff at Reeds Landing, 1889. Creator: Henry Hamilton Bennett

Down the river from the Bluff at Reeds Landing, 1889. Creator: Henry Hamilton Bennett
Down the river from the Bluff at Reeds Landing, 1889. Albumen print, stereo, no. 1528 from the series " Among the Bluff Scenery of the Upper Mississippi"

Background imageBennett Henry H Collection: Circus in Town, cor West Water and Grand Avenue, 1880 / 89. Creator: Henry Hamilton Bennett

Circus in Town, cor West Water and Grand Avenue, 1880 / 89. Creator: Henry Hamilton Bennett
Circus in Town, cor[ner] West Water and Grand Avenue, 1880/89. Albumen print, stereo, no. 932 from the series " Milwaukee and Vicinity"

Background imageBennett Henry H Collection: 'Bouncing', an instantaneous view, 1886 / 88. Creator: Henry Hamilton Bennett

"Bouncing", an instantaneous view, 1886 / 88. Creator: Henry Hamilton Bennett
" Bouncing", an instantaneous view, 1886/88. Albumen print, stereo, no. 1575 from the series " St. Paul Ice Carnival"

Background imageBennett Henry H Collection: Aphrodite; Herkales and Venus de Medici; Art Institute, 1893

Aphrodite; Herkales and Venus de Medici; Art Institute, 1893
Aphrodite; Herkales [sic] and Venus de Medici; Art Institute, 1893. Albumen print, stereo, from the series " Chicago and Vicinity"

Background imageBennett Henry H Collection: Making a Crossing. Hold Her Heavy, Pard. 1886. Creator: Henry Hamilton Bennett

Making a Crossing. Hold Her Heavy, Pard. 1886. Creator: Henry Hamilton Bennett
Making a Crossing. Hold Her Heavy, Pard. 1886. Albumen print, stereo, from the series " The Cameras Story of Raftmans Life on the Wisconsin"

Background imageBennett Henry H Collection: Among the Crags on Bluff beyond Head of the Dells, 1870 / 1908

Among the Crags on Bluff beyond Head of the Dells, 1870 / 1908
Among the Crags on Bluff beyond Head of the Dells, 1870/1908. Albumen print, stereo, no. 1042 from the series " In and About the Dells of the Wisconsin River"

Background imageBennett Henry H Collection: A Winters Morning. Among the Boughs, 1870 / 1908. Creator: Henry Hamilton Bennett

A Winters Morning. Among the Boughs, 1870 / 1908. Creator: Henry Hamilton Bennett
A Winters Morning. Among the Boughs, 1870/1908. Albumen print, stereo, no. 298 from the series " In and About the Dells of the Wisconsin River"

Background imageBennett Henry H Collection: Under the Bow of the Caravel Santa Maria, 1887 / 93. Creator: Henry Hamilton Bennett

Under the Bow of the Caravel Santa Maria, 1887 / 93. Creator: Henry Hamilton Bennett
Under the Bow of the Caravel Santa Maria, 1887/93. Replica of Christopher Columbus ship. Albumen print, stereo, from the series " Chicago and Vicinity"

Background imageBennett Henry H Collection: The old well, En Royel, 1893. Creator: Henry Hamilton Bennett

The old well, En Royel, 1893. Creator: Henry Hamilton Bennett
The old well, En Royel, 1893. Albumen print, stereo, from the series " The Chicago Panorama of the Crucifixion"

Background imageBennett Henry H Collection: Street Parade, 1886 / 88. Creator: Henry Hamilton Bennett

Street Parade, 1886 / 88. Creator: Henry Hamilton Bennett
Street Parade, 1886/88. Albumen print, stereo, no. 1574 from the series " St. Paul Ice Carnival"

Background imageBennett Henry H Collection: Storming of Palace by the Fire King, 1886 / 88. Creator: Henry Hamilton Bennett

Storming of Palace by the Fire King, 1886 / 88. Creator: Henry Hamilton Bennett
Storming of Palace by the Fire King, 1886/88. Albumen print, stereo, no. 1555 from the series " St. Paul Ice Carnival"

Background imageBennett Henry H Collection: Snubbing. Clear that line, quick, 1886. Creator: Henry Hamilton Bennett

Snubbing. Clear that line, quick, 1886. Creator: Henry Hamilton Bennett
Snubbing. Clear that line, quick, 1886. Albumen print, stereo, from the series " The Cameras Story of Raftmans Life on the Wisconsin"

Background imageBennett Henry H Collection: Old Abe - the Wisconsin War Eagle, c. 1875. Creator: Henry Hamilton Bennett

Old Abe - the Wisconsin War Eagle, c. 1875. Creator: Henry Hamilton Bennett
Old Abe - the Wisconsin War Eagle, c. 1875. Albumen print, stereo, no. 304 from the series " Wayside Gems"

Background imageBennett Henry H Collection: Looking in at West entrance, by Electric light, 1886 / 88. Creator: Henry Hamilton Bennett

Looking in at West entrance, by Electric light, 1886 / 88. Creator: Henry Hamilton Bennett
Looking in at West entrance, by Electric light, 1886/88. Albumen print, stereo, no. 1550 from the series " St. Paul Ice Carnival"

Background imageBennett Henry H Collection: Looking through the Ferris Wheel, near the top, 1893. Creator: Henry Hamilton Bennett

Looking through the Ferris Wheel, near the top, 1893. Creator: Henry Hamilton Bennett
Looking through the Ferris Wheel, near the top, 1893. Albumen print, stereo, from the series " Chicago and Vicinity"

Background imageBennett Henry H Collection: Logan Monument, Lake Front Park, 1887 / 93. Creator: Henry Hamilton Bennett

Logan Monument, Lake Front Park, 1887 / 93. Creator: Henry Hamilton Bennett
Logan Monument, Lake Front Park, 1887/93. Albumen print, stereo, from the series " Chicago and Vicinity"

Background imageBennett Henry H Collection: Laokoon and his sons attacked by Serpents; Art Institute, 1887/93. Creator: Henry Hamilton Bennett

Laokoon and his sons attacked by Serpents; Art Institute, 1887/93. Creator: Henry Hamilton Bennett
Laokoon and his sons attacked by Serpents; Art Institute, 1887/93. Albumen print, stereo, from the series "Chicago and Vicinity"

Background imageBennett Henry H Collection: Interior View, Libby Prison, 1893. Creator: Henry Hamilton Bennett

Interior View, Libby Prison, 1893. Creator: Henry Hamilton Bennett
Interior View, Libby Prison, 1893. Albumen print, stereo, from the series " Views at Libby Prison, Chicago"

Background imageBennett Henry H Collection: Looking East, Down the Valley from the Doorway, 1870 / 1908

Looking East, Down the Valley from the Doorway, 1870 / 1908
Looking East, Down the Valley from the Doorway, 1870/1908. Albumen print, stereo, no. 19 from the series " Devils Lake and Vicinity"

Background imageBennett Henry H Collection: Frightened most to death, 1870 / 89. Creator: Henry Hamilton Bennett

Frightened most to death, 1870 / 89. Creator: Henry Hamilton Bennett
Frightened most to death, 1870/89. Albumen print, stereo, no. 429 from the series " Wayside Gems"

Background imageBennett Henry H Collection: Earning their money, 1886. Creator: Henry Hamilton Bennett

Earning their money, 1886. Creator: Henry Hamilton Bennett
Earning their money, 1886. Albumen print, stereo, from the series " The Cameras Story of Raftmans Life on the Wisconsin"

Background imageBennett Henry H Collection: Capture of the Gun, Lady Breckinridge, 1889. Creator: Henry Hamilton Bennett

Capture of the Gun, Lady Breckinridge, 1889. Creator: Henry Hamilton Bennett
Capture of the Gun, Lady Breckinridge, 1889. Albumen print, stereo, no. 1754 from the series " Kansas City Panorama. [1863] Battle Missionary Ridge"

Background imageBennett Henry H Collection: At the Bridge, 1889. Creator: Henry Hamilton Bennett

At the Bridge, 1889. Creator: Henry Hamilton Bennett
At the Bridge, 1889. Albumen print, stereo, no. 1805 from the series " Dells of the St. Louis River"

Background imageBennett Henry H Collection: [Illegible], 1886 / 88. Creator: Henry Hamilton Bennett

[Illegible], 1886 / 88. Creator: Henry Hamilton Bennett
[Illegible], 1886/88. Albumen print, stereo, no. 1540 from the series " St. Paul Ice Carnival"

Background imageBennett Henry H Collection: Up the Channel at Steamboat Rock from a Steamer, 1870 / 1908

Up the Channel at Steamboat Rock from a Steamer, 1870 / 1908
Up the Channel at Steamboat Rock from a Steamer, 1870/1908. Albumen print, stereo, no. 1076 from the series " In and About the Dells of the Wisconsin River"

Background imageBennett Henry H Collection: Skylight Cave in the Navy Yard, 1903. Creator: Henry Hamilton Bennett

Skylight Cave in the Navy Yard, 1903. Creator: Henry Hamilton Bennett
Skylight Cave in the Navy Yard, 1903. Albumen print, stereo, no. 255 from the series " In and About the Dells of the Wisconsin River"

Background imageBennett Henry H Collection: Down the old Quarry Road near Frontenac on Lake Pepn, 1870 / 1908

Down the old Quarry Road near Frontenac on Lake Pepn, 1870 / 1908
Down the old Quarry Road near Frontenac on Lake Pepn [sic], 1870/1908. View of Lake Pepin, a natural widening of the Mississippi, in Minnesota. Albumen print, stereo, no

Background imageBennett Henry H Collection: At the Head of the Falls above Thompson, 1889. Creator: Henry Hamilton Bennett

At the Head of the Falls above Thompson, 1889. Creator: Henry Hamilton Bennett
At the Head of the Falls above Thompson, 1889. Albumen print, stereo, no. 1801 from the series " Dells of the St. Louis River"

Background imageBennett Henry H Collection: Windsor Toboggan Club Float, 1886 / 88. Creator: Henry Hamilton Bennett

Windsor Toboggan Club Float, 1886 / 88. Creator: Henry Hamilton Bennett
Windsor Toboggan Club Float, 1886/88. Albumen print, stereo, no. 1570 from the series " St. Paul Ice Carnival"




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"Bennett Henry H: Capturing History Through the Lens" Step into the world of Bennett Henry H, a renowned photographer whose lens captured some of the most significant moments in history. From Golgotha and the Crucifixion to Gen. Grant giving orders, his photographs offer a glimpse into pivotal events. In 1893, Bennett Henry H immortalized Golgotha and the Crucifixion, showcasing his ability to capture profound religious imagery. The intensity of this photograph transports viewers back in time to witness this momentous event. Another remarkable image is Gen. W. H. L. Wallace's 2nd Div. , Army of Tenn. , taken in 1887. This portrait captures the strength and determination of General Wallace as he leads his division with unwavering resolve. One cannot overlook Gen. Grant giving orders to Gen. McPherson, also photographed by Bennett Henry H in 1887. This powerful image encapsulates leadership and strategic planning during times of war. Bennett Henry H's lens also turned towards military engagements such as Crescent Regt. Of New Orleans in the "Hornets Nest" and 1st Ark Con Regt making a charge in "Hornets Nest, " both captured in 1887. These photographs depict soldiers fearlessly facing adversity on the battlefield. Beyond warfare, Bennett Henry H explored other subjects like The Pilot (1886), which showcases maritime life with its rugged beauty and challenges faced by sailors navigating treacherous waters. Devils Foot Ball near Deep Fill (1903) takes us on an adventure through nature's wonders while Cold Water Canon offers a breathtaking view from near the Jug (1870/1908). These images highlight Bennett Henry H's talent for capturing landscapes that leave viewers awestruck. Alongside historical events are glimpses into everyday life; Unloading Coal (1880/89) portrays laborers working tirelessly to fuel industrial progress—a testament to the photographer's ability to find beauty in ordinary moments.