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Schwartz Hotel, Elkhart Lake
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Colorized aerial view of the Schwartz Hotel on the shores of Elkhart Lake, with several white buildings with red roofs. Caption reads: "Schwartz Hotel, Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin." Text on reverse reads: "The Modern Schwartz Hotel Golfing, Bathing, Boating, Riding, Hiking, Tennis 150 Rooms -- 75 with Bath Famous for its food Wisconsin's Leading Summer Resort"
1955
E.C. Kropp Co.
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WHi 125318
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Hotel Schwartz
1907
Colorized view of Hotel Schwartz from across Elkhart Lake. Caption reads: "Hotel Schwartz, Elkhart Lake, Wis."
Hotel Camp Brosius
circa 1910-1919
Colorized view of a lakeside hotel with a pier and boathouse. Caption reads: "Hotel Camp Brosius, Elkhart Lake, Wis."
Ostoff's Hotel
1909
Colorized view of the front of Osthoff's Hotel. Caption reads: "Ostoff's Hotel, Elkhart Lake , Wis."
Gottfried's, Elkhart Lake
1907
Colorized elevated view of a large lakeside hotel inspired by castles on the Rhine. A small excursion boat is passing the dock and boathouse. Caption reads: "Gottfried's, Elkhart Lake, Wis."
Aerial View of Sharpe's Resort
circa 1910-1919
Aerial view of a resort on the shore of Elkhart Lake. Caption reads: "Aerial View Sharpe's Resort, Elkhart Lake, Wis."
Hotel Camp Brosius
1954
Kodachrome print of a lakeside hotel. Text on reverse reads: "Hotel Camp Brosius on beautiful Elkhart Lake. Dining room, lounge, boat area, and round house. Complete hotel and recreational faciliti...
