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Ski Tow on Rib Mountain
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Text on front reads: "Ski Tow on Rib Mountain, Wausau, Wis." On reverse: "Rib Mountain, just outside of Wausau, is a Winter Paradise boasting, among other unrivalled [sic] attractions, an open slope over 400 feet wide and 2,500 feet long. The overhead cable ski tow is 3,150 feet in length and is believed to be the longest of its type in the United States. It services both the open slope as well as the six fine trails, and seventy-five persons can ride it at one time, getting on or off at any point." Skiers on a "surface lift" type ski lift. Snow and trees are visible throughout.
1939
Curt Teich & Co.
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W013YA4
WHi 150835
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Ski Tow at Rib Mountain
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Rib Mountain Ski Lodge
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Rib Mountain Ski Lodge. There are a number of skiers on the left, and people stand near the lodge. Cars are parked on the right.
Chalet at Mt. Telemark
circa 1960-1969
Color postcard of an elevated view of the Chalet at Mt. Telemark and surrounding area, and many skiers and several ski lifts.
