Early Photography Archive

Name: Early Photography Archive
Creator: Analog Photo Today
License: Open-access data is CC0; public-domain images are served via IIIF links without redistribution.

The Early Photography Archive presents public-domain photographs from the Art Institute of Chicago photography and media collection, with artist, process and dating context, drawn from the CC0 API and refreshed monthly. Every record links the museum page and adds technique family, origin region and era labels from our pipeline.

Records: 4,070
Last changed: 09/02/2026
Update schedule: 27 5 2 * * UTC
Coverage: 03/03/2026–09/02/2026
Method: Methodology

Photograph	Artist	Date	Technique	Origin	On view
Wonders of Rocky Rock - Hermit's Home, No. 190 from the series "Curiosities of Adams and Juneau Counties"	Henry Hamilton Bennett American, born Canada, 1843-1908	1870/1908	printing_dyeing photography	other	false
Crooked Pillar, near Sugar Bowl, No. 285 from the series "In and About the Dells of the Wisconsin River"	Henry Hamilton Bennett American, born Canada, 1843-1908	1870/1908	printing_dyeing photography	other	false
Stairway in the Navy Yard, No. 1040 from the series "In and About the Dells of the Wisconsin River"	Henry Hamilton Bennett American, born Canada, 1843-1908	1870/1908	printing_dyeing photography	other	false
Instantaneous View, Steamer leaving the landing, No. 1098 from the series "In and About the Dells of the Wisconsin River"	Henry Hamilton Bennett American, born Canada, 1843-1908	1870/1908	printing_dyeing photography	other	false
On the way to Stand Rock, No. 90 from the series "In and About the Dells of the Wisconsin River"	Henry Hamilton Bennett American, born Canada, 1843-1908	1870/1908	printing_dyeing photography	other	false
Diamond Grotto in Witches' Gulch, No. 246 from the series "In and About the Dells of the Wisconsin River"	Henry Hamilton Bennett American, born Canada, 1843-1908	1870/1908	printing_dyeing photography	other	false
Down the River from the Elbow, No. 145 from the series "In and About the Dells of the Wisconsin River"	Henry Hamilton Bennett American, born Canada, 1843-1908	1870/1908	printing_dyeing photography	other	false
Down stream through the Lower Jaws, No. 206 from the series "In and About the Dells of the Wisconsin River"	Henry Hamilton Bennett American, born Canada, 1843-1908	1870/1908	printing_dyeing photography	other	false
At the mouth of Chapel Gorge. Foot of the Narrows, No. 159 from the series "In and About the Dells of the Wisconsin River"	Henry Hamilton Bennett American, born Canada, 1843-1908	1870/1908	printing_dyeing photography	other	false
Visor Ledge east of Stand Rock, No. 20 from the series "In and About the Dells of the Wisconsin River"	Henry Hamilton Bennett American, born Canada, 1843-1908	1870/1908	printing_dyeing photography	other	false
Reflection in Blazier Creek, No. 9 from the series "In and About the Dells of the Wisconsin River"	Henry Hamilton Bennett American, born Canada, 1843-1908	1870/1908	printing_dyeing photography	other	false
Looking out from the Navy Yard, No. 1053 from the series "In and About the Dells of the Wisconsin River"	Henry Hamilton Bennett American, born Canada, 1843-1908	1870/1908	printing_dyeing photography	other	false
Cold Water Canon, towards the Jug from above, No. 1026 from the series "In and About the Dells of the Wisconsin River"	Henry Hamilton Bennett American, born Canada, 1843-1908	1870/1908	printing_dyeing photography	other	false
Cold Water Canon inside Jug, showing east entrance, No. 1037 from the series "In and About the Dells of the Wisconsin River"	Henry Hamilton Bennett American, born Canada, 1843-1908	1870/1908	printing_dyeing photography	other	false
Looking out of cave in Lone Rock, No. 1125 from the series "In and About the Dells of the Wisconsin River"	Henry Hamilton Bennett American, born Canada, 1843-1908	1870/1908	printing_dyeing photography	other	false
Looking out from Black Hawk's Cave, No. 1121 from the series "In and About the Dells of the Wisconsin River"	Henry Hamilton Bennett American, born Canada, 1843-1908	1870/1908	printing_dyeing photography	other	false
Skylight Cave, in the Navy Yard, No. 1095 from the series "In and About the Dells of the Wisconsin River"	Henry Hamilton Bennett American, born Canada, 1843-1908	1870/1908	printing_dyeing photography	other	false
Eaton Grotto, at the head of Circle Bend, No. 1001 from the series "In and About the Dells of the Wisconsin River"	Henry Hamilton Bennett American, born Canada, 1843-1908	1870/1908	printing_dyeing photography	other	false
Looking out of Boat Cave, a flash light picture, No. 1132 from the series "In and About the Dells of the Wisconsin River"	Henry Hamilton Bennett American, born Canada, 1843-1908	1870/1908	printing_dyeing photography	other	false
Cave of the Dark Waters - Reflection Arch, No. 210 from the series "In and About the Dells of the Wisconsin River"	Henry Hamilton Bennett American, born Canada, 1843-1908	1870/1908	printing_dyeing photography	other	false
Up the river from behind Steamboat Rock, No. 119 from the series "In and About the Dells of the Wisconsin River"	Henry Hamilton Bennett American, born Canada, 1843-1908	1870/1908	printing_dyeing photography	other	false
Looking out of Bass Cove, No. 238 from the series "In and About the Dells of the Wisconsin River"	Henry Hamilton Bennett American, born Canada, 1843-1908	1870/1908	printing_dyeing photography	other	false
Down the Lake from Sandy Beach, No. 44 from the series "Devil's Lake and Vicinity"	Henry Hamilton Bennett American, born Canada, 1843-1908	1870/1908	printing_dyeing photography	other	false
Cleft Rock, on East Mountaino, No. 46 from the series "Devil's Lake and Vicinity"	Henry Hamilton Bennett American, born Canada, 1843-1908	1870/1908	printing_dyeing photography	other	false
Kirkland, through the Arbor, No. 138 from the series "Devil's Lake and Vicinity"	Henry Hamilton Bennett American, born Canada, 1843-1908	1870/1908	printing_dyeing photography	other	false
Sacrifice Stone in Wonder Notch, No. 1213 from the series "Devil's Lake and Vicinity"	Henry Hamilton Bennett American, born Canada, 1843-1908	1870/1908	printing_dyeing photography	other	false
Black Monument, on West Mountain, No. 61 from the series "Devil's Lake and Vicinity"	Henry Hamilton Bennett American, born Canada, 1843-1908	1870/1908	printing_dyeing photography	other	false
Views of the Cliff House - looking out onto the Lake, No. 65 from the series "Devil's Lake and Vicinity"	Henry Hamilton Bennett American, born Canada, 1843-1908	1870/1908	printing_dyeing photography	other	false
Boulder on top of Cliff, at foot of the Doorway, No. 18 from the series "Devil's Lake and Vicinity"	Henry Hamilton Bennett American, born Canada, 1843-1908	1870/1908	printing_dyeing photography	other	false
Cleft Rock on East Mountain, No. 1203 from the series "Devil's Lake and Vicinity"	Henry Hamilton Bennett American, born Canada, 1843-1908	1870/1908	printing_dyeing photography	other	false
Cave of the Dark Waters - Lighted Column, No. 1013 from the series "In and About the Dells of the Wisconsin River"	Henry Hamilton Bennett American, born Canada, 1843-1908	1870/1908	printing_dyeing photography	other	false
Lone Rock - from below, No. 1006 from the series "In and About the Dells of the Wisconsin River"	Henry Hamilton Bennett American, born Canada, 1843-1908	1870/1908	printing_dyeing photography	other	false
Giants Hand in the Navy Yard, No. 1099 from the series "In and About the Dells of the Wisconsin River"	Henry Hamilton Bennett American, born Canada, 1843-1908	1870/1908	printing_dyeing photography	other	false
Looking down stream, through the Jaws, No. 1111 from the series "In and About the Dells of the Wisconsin River"	Henry Hamilton Bennett American, born Canada, 1843-1908	1870/1908	printing_dyeing photography	other	false
Eaton Grotto, at the head of Circle Bend, No. 3 from the series "In and About the Dells of the Wisconsin River"	Henry Hamilton Bennett American, born Canada, 1843-1908	1870/1908	printing_dyeing photography	other	false
Into the entrance of Rood's Glen, No. 1135 from the series "In and About the Dells of the Wisconsin River"	Henry Hamilton Bennett American, born Canada, 1843-1908	1870/1908	printing_dyeing photography	other	false
Up the River from opposite Leland's Point, No. 1072 from the series "In and About the Dells of the Wisconsin River"	Henry Hamilton Bennett American, born Canada, 1843-1908	1870/1908	printing_dyeing photography	other	false
Under Overhanging Rock at Black Hawk's Leap, No. 1034 from the series "In and About the Dells of the Wisconsin River"	Henry Hamilton Bennett American, born Canada, 1843-1908	1870/1908	printing_dyeing photography	other	false
Under the long Bridge at St. Paul, No. 1531 from the series "Among the Bluff Scenery of the Upper Mississippi"	Henry Hamilton Bennett American, born Canada, 1843-1908	1870/1908	printing_dyeing photography	other	false
Suspension Bridge at Minneapolis, No. 1519 from the series "Among the Bluff Scenery of the Upper Mississippi"	Henry Hamilton Bennett American, born Canada, 1843-1908	1870/1908	printing_dyeing photography	other	false
Under the Railroad Bridge, No. 1055 from the series "In and About the Dells of the Wisconsin River"	Henry Hamilton Bennett American, born Canada, 1843-1908	1870/1908	printing_dyeing photography	other	false
High Bridge at Fort Snelling, No. 1517 from the series "Among the Bluff Scenery of the Upper Mississippi"	Henry Hamilton Bennett American, born Canada, 1843-1908	1870/1908	printing_dyeing photography	other	false
View of the C.M. & St. Paul Railway, near Hastings, No. 1509 from the series "Among the Bluff Scenery of the Upper Mississippi"	Henry Hamilton Bennett American, born Canada, 1843-1908	1870/1908	printing_dyeing photography	other	false
Fountain Cave near St. Paul, looking in, , No. 1507 from the series "Among the Bluff Scenery of the Upper Mississippi"	Henry Hamilton Bennett American, born Canada, 1843-1908	1870/1908	printing_dyeing photography	other	false
Fountain Cave, near St. Paul, looking out, No. 1508 from the series "Among the Bluff Scenery of the Upper Mississippi"	Henry Hamilton Bennett American, born Canada, 1843-1908	1870/1908	printing_dyeing photography	other	false
Turkey River Bluff, No. 1543 from the series "Among the Bluff Scenery of the Upper Mississippi"	Henry Hamilton Bennett American, born Canada, 1843-1908	1870/1908	printing_dyeing photography	other	false
Under the Snow, No. 240 from the series "Wayside Gems"	Henry Hamilton Bennett American, born Canada, 1843-1908	1870/89	printing_dyeing photography	other	false
Loaded down with snow, No. 325 from the series "Wayside Gems"	Henry Hamilton Bennett American, born Canada, 1843-1908	1870/89	printing_dyeing photography	other	false
Among the Pines on a Frosty Morning, No. 283 from the series "Wayside Gems"	Henry Hamilton Bennett American, born Canada, 1843-1908	1870/89	printing_dyeing photography	other	false
Frightened most to death, No. 429 from the series "Wayside Gems"	Henry Hamilton Bennett American, born Canada, 1843-1908	1870/89	printing_dyeing photography	other	false