I am looking for persons who remember the O scale attraction in the Wisconsin Dells, known as the MINIRAMA. It was in existence from 1960-1969. I am doing reserach into the operation, and looking for pictures you might have taken, and better yet movies; also trains; buildings, etc. any information to help my research. Currently own some of the trains, etc. from this great diorama. Please help me in my reserach. Thanks!
Jeff
Hi Jeff, and Welcome!
I did find this photo http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/whi/fullRecord.asp?id=53855 from the H. H. Bennett Studio thru the Wisconsin Historical Society.
Also found this postcard on eBay: http://cgi.ebay.com/Wisconsin-Dells-WI-Dells-Minirama-50s-60s-postcard_W0QQitemZ400030213048QQcategoryZ20243QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWINQ3aPOST0Q3aRECOQ3aBINQQcmdZViewItem
Have you tried contacting the Historical Society directly?
Kurt
Hi Kurt:
Thanks for the post and the heads-up. Actually yes, I have been to the Hist. Soc., and I have purchased some of their prints. If you move around their site, there is actually a total of 11 pictures of MINIRAMA on their site. The original owners of the MINIRAMA, were the H.H. Bennett people. The Bennett archives have all been donated to the State, and so I have done research there. But I am always looking for more details, etc. etc. Thanks for taking the time to help me out!!
Jeff
Glad to help!
Another idea is to contact the Chamber of Commerce, or stop by a local coffee shop. They may have some ideas.
Kurt