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Henry H Bennett Collection

Henry H. Bennett was a prolific creator, capturing moments in history and scenes of everyday life with his camera lens

Background imageHenry H Bennett 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 imageHenry H Bennett 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 imageHenry H Bennett 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 imageHenry H Bennett 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 imageHenry H Bennett 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 imageHenry H Bennett 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 imageHenry H Bennett 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 imageHenry H Bennett 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 imageHenry H Bennett 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 imageHenry H Bennett 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 imageHenry H Bennett 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 imageHenry H Bennett 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 imageHenry H Bennett 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 imageHenry H Bennett 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 imageHenry H Bennett 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 imageHenry H Bennett 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 imageHenry H Bennett 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 imageHenry H Bennett 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 imageHenry H Bennett 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 imageHenry H Bennett 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 imageHenry H Bennett 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 imageHenry H Bennett 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 imageHenry H Bennett 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 imageHenry H Bennett 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 imageHenry H Bennett 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 imageHenry H Bennett 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 imageHenry H Bennett 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 imageHenry H Bennett 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 imageHenry H Bennett 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 imageHenry H Bennett 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 imageHenry H Bennett 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 imageHenry H Bennett 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 imageHenry H Bennett 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 imageHenry H Bennett 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 imageHenry H Bennett 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 imageHenry H Bennett 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 imageHenry H Bennett 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 imageHenry H Bennett 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 imageHenry H Bennett 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 imageHenry H Bennett 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 imageHenry H Bennett 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 imageHenry H Bennett 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 imageHenry H Bennett 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 imageHenry H Bennett 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 imageHenry H Bennett 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 imageHenry H Bennett 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 imageHenry H Bennett 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 imageHenry H Bennett 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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Henry H. Bennett was a prolific creator, capturing moments in history and scenes of everyday life with his camera lens. His work ranged from documenting the Golgotha and the Crucifixion in 1893 to depicting General W. H. L. Wallace's 2nd Division of the Army of the Tenn in 1887. One of his notable photographs captured General Grant giving orders to General McPherson, showcasing his ability to freeze significant moments for eternity. In another image, he immortalized the Crescent Regiment of New Orleans bravely standing their ground in the infamous "Hornets Nest" battle. Bennett's talent extended beyond war photography; he also had an eye for capturing beauty and artistry. He skillfully photographed The Pilot, a stunning portrayal that showcased both technical prowess and artistic sensibility. Nature was another subject close to Bennett's heart as seen through his photograph titled Devils Foot Ball near the Deep Fill. This captivating image transported viewers into nature's realm, evoking awe and wonder at its raw power. Bennett also explored different landscapes throughout his career, such as Cold Water Canon-looking down from near the Jug in 1870/1908 or Along the Rocks Opposite Berrys Landing in 1903. These images revealed his versatility as a photographer who could capture both grand vistas and intimate details with equal finesse. Not limited by genre or subject matter, Bennett even ventured into documenting historical events like Waiting for the Royal family at entrance to Palace between 1886-88 – an intriguing glimpse into society during that time period. In addition to these diverse subjects, Bennett turned his lens towards sculptures like Venus de Medici and Herkales displayed at Art Institute in 1893 – demonstrating an appreciation for classical art forms alongside contemporary photography. Finally, Unloading Coal taken between 1880-89 showed Bennett's ability to find beauty even within mundane activities – transforming something ordinary into a visually captivating moment. Henry H.