Henry Hamilton Bennett Collection

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"

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"

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"

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"

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"

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

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"

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"

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"

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"

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"

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"

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

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

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

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"

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"

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

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"

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"

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"

"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"

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"

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"

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"

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"

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"

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"

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

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"

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"

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"

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"

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"

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"

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"

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"

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"

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"

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"

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"

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"

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

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"

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"

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

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"

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 Hamilton Bennett was a prolific creator, capturing moments in history through his lens. In 1893, he immortalized Golgotha and the Crucifixion, a powerful image that evokes deep emotions. Another masterpiece from Bennett's collection is Gen. W. H. L. Wallace's portrait, taken in 1887 during his service with the Army of the Tenn. Bennett also had an eye for significant events, such as Gen. Grant giving orders to Gen. McPherson in 1887 - a moment frozen in time forever. The Crescent Regt. Of New Orleans found themselves trapped in the infamous "Hornets Nest" that same year, and Bennett managed to capture their bravery amidst chaos. The First Ark Con Regt charging into battle at the "Hornets Nest" showcases both their courage and Bennett's ability to seize fleeting moments of action on film. In 1886, Bennett turned his attention towards nature with "The Pilot, " showcasing his versatility as an artist beyond war photography. He further explored natural wonders like Devils Foot Ball near Deep Fill (1903) and Cold Water Canon seen from near the Jug (1870/1908). Bennett's talent extended beyond documenting historical events; he also captured scenes of everyday life like unloading coal (1880/89), revealing the grittier side of society. Not limited to American subjects alone, Bennett photographed Waiting for the Royal family at entrance to Palace (1886/88), demonstrating his international reach as well. Art enthusiasts will appreciate Venus de Medici and Herkales at Art Institute (1893), where classical sculptures come alive through Bennett's lens.