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Swim Meet at B.B. Clarke Beach

Date: 06 06 1944
Description: Onlookers on slope of B.B. Clarke Beach looking out to the lake to watch a swim meet.
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Couple on Pier with Water Skis

Date: 07 12 1955
Description: A man and woman sitting on a pier on a lake putting on water skis. A boat is next to the pier.
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University of Wisconsin Crew

Date: 05 25 1948
Description: Group portrait of the University of Wisconsin eight-man crew standing on the crew pier on Lake Mendota holding their oars.
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Boat Landing at Yosts Park

Date: 1908
Description: View towards people standing on the shoreline near a boat landing at Yosts Park. A man and a dog are standing on the pier, and a group of people are in a b...
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Pabst Whitefish Bay Resort

Date: 1900
Description: Elevated view of the Pabst Whitefish Bay Resort.
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University of Wisconsin Crew Rowing

Date: 02 23 1953
Description: University of Wisconsin crew rowing down the Yahara River. View looking south toward railroad bridge in the 100 block of North Thornton Avenue.
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University of Wisconsin Crew Rowing

Date: 02 23 1953
Description: University of Wisconsin crew gets into their shell from the dock on the Yahara River with Trachte boat houses in the background. View looking northwest tow...
Postcard

Lake Geneva Bay

Date: 1905
Description: Elevated view of Lake Geneva Bay, with assorted homes and hotels, and boats docked at long piers. Caption reads: "Geneva Bay, Lake Geneva, Wis."
Postcard

J.J. Mitchell Summer Home

Date: 1915
Description: The summer home of J.J. Mitchell, formally known as Ceylon Court. Caption at right reads: "Greetings from Lake Geneva, Wis. (near Chicago)", and below read...
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Lake Tomahawk

Date: 1955
Description: The shore of Lake Tomahawk.
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Camp Indianola Boathouse

Date: 01 11 1976
Description: A grand, landmark boathouse which was on the north shore of Lake Mendota and was a part of Camp Indianola, one of the nation's oldest boys' camps. Over 20 ...
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Kenneth T. White Family in their Sailboat

Date: 07 12 1955
Description: Jane and Kenneth White and their daughters, Sue (left), Kay, and Barbara, and the family dog, Perky, sailing in their lightning class sailboat on Lake Mend...
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Water Skiers on Lake Mendota

Date: 07 12 1955
Description: Joanna "Josie" Mayer and her water skiing partner, Jimmy Schneiders, water ski side by side on Lake Mendota.
Postcard

Old Mission

Date: 1910
Description: View from pier towards the Old Mission in La Pointe on Madeline Island. Men are sitting at the shoreline. Caption reads: "Apostle Islands, Wis. Madeline Is...
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Mississippi Steamer being Loaded at Wharf

Date: 1900
Description: View of the T.P. Leathers Steamer at dock. Men can be seen loading cargo onto the ship. Caption reads: "A Mississippi Steamer."
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Harbor, Washington Island

Date: 1929
Description: One of the four harbors on Washington Island. There is a man on a pier or dock in the foreground, and a boat approaching on the left. A tree-lined shorelin...
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Brower Park

Date: 1904
Description: View across water towards Brower Park near Houghton Point.
Book or Pamphlet

Playground of Wisconsin's Northwoods Pamphlet

Date: 1931
Description: Cover of a Wisconsin tourism pamphlet for the 1932 season.
Postcard

Aerial View of Superior

Date: 1960
Description: Aerial view with docks in the foreground. Caption reads: "Superior, Wisconsin."
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Boat on Suamico River

Date: 1963
Description: View from shoreline of a boat on Suamico River.

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