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Ceylon Building

Date: 1893
Description: The Ceylon Building from the water, from the Columbian Exposition in Chicago. The building was later purchased by J.J. Mitchell and converted to a private ...
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Hotel Glenwood

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Description: Colorized postcard view of three buildings with verandas, comprising a hotel on a hill. People are gathered on the lawn around a picnic table. A large flow...
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Interior of Yerkes Observatory, Williams Bay on Lake Geneva

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Description: View of the gallery and telescope in Yerkes Observatory. A crowd of spectators are standing around the room. Caption reads: "Interior of Yerkes Observatory...
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Pavilion, Conference Point, Lake Geneva

Date: 1911
Description: View of a pavilion, and a pier in the foreground. Rowboats are docked at the shoreline. Caption reads: "Pavilion, Conference Point, Lake Geneva, Wis."
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Home of J. H. Moore

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Description: View of a large, red brick house. People on horseback and horse-drawn carriages are lined up on the driveway in front. Caption reads: "Home of J. H. Moore,...
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On the Knoll, Summer Encampment, Young Men's Christian Association College

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Description: View of tents along a dirt road at the YMCA College summer camp. Each tent is raised up on platforms, with steps up to the entrance. A woman and children a...
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Home of S. B. Chapin

Date: 1917
Description: View of a private residence, with a stream running through the lawn in the foreground. Caption reads: "Home of S. B. Chapin, Lake Geneva, Wis."
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Countiss Residence

Date: 1911
Description: View across front lawn with curving sidewalk towards an ivy-covered house. There are flower beds along the walkway. Caption reads: "Countiss Residence, Lak...
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Hotel Glenwood, Lake Geneva, P.O. Fontana

Date: 1906
Description: Hand-colored postcard view down pier towards a lakeside hotel. Tourists are standing on the pier, and are also on the lawn. A sign at the shoreline framing...
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Steamer Majestic at Conference Point

Date: 1909
Description: Hand-colored postcard view from shoreline towards tourists embarking on an excursion boat; some of the people are on the boat, and others are standing on t...
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Shore Path Encircling Lake — Lake Geneva

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Description: View along shore path at Lake Geneva. Caption reads: "Shore Path Encircling Lake — Lake Geneva (Near Chicago)."
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Spring Haven, Lake Geneva

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Description: View across lawn towards a lakeside resort among trees. Caption reads: "Spring Haven, Lake Geneva, (Near Chicago)."
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Geneva Bay, from Otto Young's Villa

Date: 1905
Description: Elevated view of the east end of Lake Geneva, and the town of Lake Geneva. Caption reads: "Geneva Bay, from Otto Young's Villa, Lake Geneva, (Near Chicago)...
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Boating and Bathing at Young Men's Christian Association Camp

Date: 1909
Description: Color illustration of boys swimming and sailing in Lake Geneva. Caption reads: "Boating and Bathing at Young Men's Christian Association Camp, Lake Geneva,...
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Athletic Field, Young Men's Christian Association Camp

Date: 08 01 1911
Description: Text on front reads: "The Athletic Field, Young Men's Christian Association Camp. Lake Geneva, Wis." A group of young men exercise on on a large athletic f...

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