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The Ruins
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Colorized postcard of "The Ruins." A brick hotel (possibly the MLAKAR HOTEL) is behind and to the right of the old foundation. Various signs are pasted on one of the walls that is still standing. A bluff is in the background. Caption reads: "The Ruins, Camp Douglas, Wis."
1912
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Brick Hotel
circa 1900-1909
Black and white postcard of the Brick Hotel (possibly the Mlakar Hotel). A large porch wraps the first floor and trees and shrubs can be seen. Text in red in upper left corner: "Brick Hotel, Camp D...
Signal Rock, Natural Arch
June 17, 1912
Colorized postcard of Signal Rock, Natural Arch. A man is standing at the foot, gazing to the right. Trees are above and below. Text at foot on left side reads: "Camp Douglas, Wis. Signal Rock, Nat...
Chimney Rock
August 27, 1912
Colorized postcard of Chimney Rock. Trees surround the base. Text at top: "'Chimney Rock,' Camp Douglas, Wis."
Devil's Monument
July 23, 1912
Colorized postcard of Devil's Monument with trees surrounding it. Text at top reads: "Devil's Monument, Camp Douglas, Wis."
Camp Scene
July 19, 1925
Colorized postcard of a camp scene on a lawn. In the background is a bluff. Several people can be seen standing near the tents among the trees. Caption reads: "'Camp Scene,' Camp Douglas, Wis."
Castle Rock
circa 1910-1919
Colorized postcard of Castle Rock with trees all around the base. Text in upper right corner reads: "Castle Rock, Camp Douglas, Wis."
