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Rockefeller Summer Home

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Description: View of "The Eyrie," summer home of American industrialist John D. Rockefeller, overlooking a river from the top of a hill. The home was erected in 1914 an...
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Resort Home

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Description: A view of a two-story resort home and yard. A small water well with a wooden roof is on the right.
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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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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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The Lawn at Black Point

Date: 1940
Description: A row of maple trees lines the brick walkway along the main house at Black Point. There are benches on the lawn; Geneva Lake is in the background. A gable ...
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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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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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Briarwood Residence

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Description: Exterior view across lawn towards the John J. Williams Sr. and Jr. summer residence "Briarwood." The house has a large wrap-around porch.

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