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N.K. Fairbanks Estate

Date: 1890
Description: The N.K. Fairbanks estate, "Butternuts."
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Porter Residence

Date: 1925
Description: The home of Mrs. H.H. Porter.
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Snug Harbor

Date: 1900
Description: The estate known as "Snug Harbor" built by George Sturges in 1884 and owned by the Sturges family until about 1908. In the driveway in front is a child in ...
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Young Residence

Date: 1958
Description: The home of Mrs. Otto Young.
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Lakeside Stairway

Date: 1898
Description: Lakeside entrance exterior stairway of an elaborate residence at Lake Geneva.
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Black Point Estate

Date: 05 1977
Description: A small boat is seen on the waters of Geneva Lake in this aerial view of Black Point Estate. The main house with its distinctive tower and porches is easil...
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Black Point Estate

Date: 05 1977
Description: This aerial view of the main house at Black Point Estate shows the brick drive and walkways near the house. Trees are just budding out. The house's distin...
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New Tower Roof

Date: 03 1973
Description: A new roof for the tower of the main house at Black Point stands on the lawn in front of the house. The roof, of an ultra-modern design, rests on a short s...
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Dining Room at Black Point

Date: 09 1954
Description: An ornate dining table with matching chairs anchors the dining room at Black Point. There is a stained glass window at the far end of the room over a built...
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Black Point Dining Room

Date: 09 1954
Description: A view of the southeast corner of the dining room in the main house at Black Point, showing a china cabinet and tea table. The cabinet holds pieces of Cath...
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Alma Schmidt Petersen

Date: 1980
Description: Alma Schmidt Petersen, owner of Black Point Estate, poses seated in a green wicker chair on the porch of the main house. Standing behind her on the left an...
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Tour Hostesses

Date: 07 31 1969
Description: Left to right, Zika Bakieff Petersen, Gladys Zimmerman, and Alma Schmidt Petersen pose with the dog, Bamboo, on the porch at Black Point Estate. The three ...
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Wedding Day

Date: 08 27 1912
Description: View from lawn towards a group of women and children standing on the porch at Black Point. The porch, stairs and trees are strewn with streamers, part of t...
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Living Room at Black Point

Date: 1942
Description: Two tall bookcases stand against the far wall in the living room at Black Point. A portrait of Conrad Seipp hangs on that wall. A large bouquet in a tall v...

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