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Resort and Harbor
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View from across railroad tracks. Resort is on the water's edge, with a small inlet on the right. Land is mostly sand, though a small part on the left has grass. Several boats are in the water. A man drives a horse-drawn vehicle not far from the inlet.
1895
Taylor, J. Robert
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Horse-Drawn Cart Crossing Railroad Tracks
A man in a horse-drawn vehicle crosses railroad tracks.
Lake and Boaters Near Railroad Tracks
1910
Two men walk along railroad tracks near water's edge. Standing on the shoreline are a group of adults and children gathered around boats. Buildings can be seen in the background.
Small Buggy with Tandem Horses
A one-person carriage driven by a woman is led by two tandem horses stepping in rhythm and wearing blinders. A lake (probably Lake Michigan), and shoreline with homes a hill is in the background.
Railroad Depot
1910
View down platform towards a railroad depot, with automobiles and several horse-drawn vehicles. A group of people are standing on the platform.
Jones Island with Boats and Industrial Buildings
October 28, 1938
Elevated view of bay shoreline, with dwellings along the bank. A few boats are in the river. In the background is a factory with a smokestack and railroad cars on a track.
Sulky Race Track
after 1905
Elevated view of a horse racing track and spectators. Sulkies, which are two-wheeled, one-person carriages drawn by a single horse, are racing. The race possibly took place at Washington Park.
