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Historical Essay

Travel and Tourism

The Invention of a new Pastime
Discover how new technology helped create the tourist industry in Wisconsin in the 19th century
Photograph

Lake Geneva

Date: 08 2013
Description: View down pier towards yacht named "Louise" tied up to a post. The yacht is used to take tourists around the lake.
Photograph

Mermaid at Popeye's

Date: 08 2013
Description: View looking up at a sculpture of a mermaid hanging from an upside down kayak suspended from the ceiling. The mermaid is wearing seashells on her breasts a...
Photograph

Riviera on Geneva Lake

Date: 08 31 2014
Description: Elevated view of adults and children on the sandy beach of Geneva Lake. Many of the people are sitting on colorful beach towels, shaded by umbrellas. Other...
Property Record

1101 CEMETERY RD

Community: Lake Geneva
County: Walworth
Historic Name: OAK HILL CEMETERY - COLUMBARIUM
Reference Number: 239881
Property Record

1101 CEMETERY RD

Community: Lake Geneva
County: Walworth
Historic Name: OAK HILL CEMETERY - MACHINE SHED 2
Reference Number: 239886
Property Record

1101 CEMETERY RD

Community: Lake Geneva
County: Walworth
Historic Name: OAK HILL CEMETERY - WOOD SHED
Reference Number: 239888

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