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Black Point Estate

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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 easily seen above the trees.

Date Created:
May 1977

Publication Information

Date Created
May 1977

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
13 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
Black Point Estate.22.30

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Conditions For Use
This image is issued by the Wisconsin Department of Administration. Use of the image requires written permission from the staff of the Collections Division. It may not be sold or redistributed, copied or distributed as a photograph, electronic file, or any other media. The image should not be significantly altered through conventional or electronic means. Images altered beyond standard cropping and resizing require further negotiation with a staff member. The user is responsible for all issues of copyright.
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Department of Administration
Unique ID
W0125RJ
Legacy ID
WHi 114425

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Black Point Estate

May 1977

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 distinctive tower and porches are also seen. The...

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Black Point Estate

Black Point Estate

1970

A winter view of the main house at Black Point Estate from the northwest shows the distinctive tower and multiple porches. One of the large chimneys is visible behind the tower. The house, overlook...

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Black Point Estate

Black Point Estate

1972

A winter view of the main house at Black Point, seen from the rear (south), showing the distinctive tower, chimneys and porches. A small one-story addition, right, stands where the original two-sto...

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New Tower Roof

New Tower Roof

March 1973

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 scaffold.

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View of Black Point

View of Black Point

May 1928

The main house at Black Point, with its distinctive tower, is seen through the leafless trees from Geneva Lake. The bath house sits at the water's edge. There is a buoy in the water near the shore.

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The House at Black Point

The House at Black Point

1930

View looking up hill, from near the shore of Geneva Lake, towards the main house at Black Point. Doors facing the lake on the first and second floors open onto porches. The distinctive tower is par...

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