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The Black Point
1908
View across water towards the Black Point sailing on Geneva Lake. Yerkes Observatory is in the far background.
Pier at Black Point
July 2, 1939
The launch "Penguin" is moored at the pier at Black Point; the United States flag is lifted by the breeze. A brick walkway leads to the pier.
Catherine Bartholomay
July 1901
A standing, full-length studio portrait of Catherine Bartholomay forms the left half of a postcard. She is wearing a long dress with full sleeves. She is standing on the seat of an elaborate rattan...
On the Pier at Black Point
August 1, 1954
Ernst C. Schmidt and Mary Helen Anderson stand on a pier and pose next to the Black Point launch "Nepenthe."
The "Loreley"
1900
View across water towards the small Geneva Lake steamer, the "Loreley," approaches the pier at Black Point. The captain stands at the wheel. There is a cabin and deck furniture fore and aft. The "...
Pier at Black Point
July 15, 1922
A description of this photograph written by Ernst Schmidt reads, "The Black Point Pier on Saturday, July 15, 1922, just before the start of a class "C" race." There are several men standing on the ...
