Pabst Whitefish Bay Summer Resort | Postcard | Wisconsin Historical Society

Postcard

Pabst Whitefish Bay Summer Resort

Pabst Whitefish Bay Summer Resort | Postcard | Wisconsin Historical Society
Text on front reads: "Telephone Lake 136. Pabst Whitefish Bay Summer Resort. H. Konopka, Lessee." Elevated view of Pabst Whitefish Bay Resort on the shores of Lake Michigan, with pedestrians walking on the numerous paths that lead to the resort's entrance. Many tables with seating are located on the lawns and trees surround the buildings. Opened in 1889 by the Pabst Brewing Company, Whitefish Bay Resort closed in 1914.<p>Text on reverse reads: "Don’t fail to visit Whitefish Bay Resort.<br>This splendid summer resort on the beautiful shore of Lake Michigan, is the gathering place of the entire population of Milwaukee during the warmer season of the year. Every day GRAND CONCERT by JOS. CLAUDER'S QUINTETTE. Sunday’s double concert by JOS. CLAUDER'S CONCERT KAPELLE. Admission free. Use of the FERRIS WHEEL 300 feet above the surface of the lake, and of numerous elegant ROWING BOATS at very reasonable rates. Every night Grand ELECTRIC ILLUMINATION of the entire establishment with 40 Arc Lights and Colored Effects. Different other attractions. First-class Restaurant. Fresh Whitefish served every day. All Refreshments A No. 1 at very reasonable prices.<br>Regular dinner only 50 Cents. Served every Sunday.<br>ELECTRIC CARS running to Whitefish Bay every five minutes on Sundays; weekdays every 10 minutes. Take any car and transfer to Whitefish Bay line.<br>Pleasure steamer 'Bloomer Girl' leaving Grand Ave. Bridge as follows: SUNDAYS–10 a.m.; 2 p.m.; 4:50 p.m. and 8 p.m. Returning to the city 11 a.m.; 3 p.m.; 6 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. DURING THE WEEK – 2 PM. And 7:45 PM; returning to the city 4:45 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.<br>Fine Bicycle Roads to the Park.<br>Don’t fail to visit Whitefish Bay Resort. H. Konopka, Lessee. Telephone Lake 136."</p>
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Text on front reads: "Telephone Lake 136. Pabst Whitefish Bay Summer Resort. H. Konopka, Lessee." Elevated view of Pabst Whitefish Bay Resort on the shores of Lake Michigan, with pedestrians walking on the numerous paths that lead to the resort's entrance. Many tables with seating are located on the lawns and trees surround the buildings. Opened in 1889 by the Pabst Brewing Company, Whitefish Bay Resort closed in 1914.

Text on reverse reads: "Don’t fail to visit Whitefish Bay Resort.
This splendid summer resort on the beautiful shore of Lake Michigan, is the gathering place of the entire population of Milwaukee during the warmer season of the year. Every day GRAND CONCERT by JOS. CLAUDER'S QUINTETTE. Sunday’s double concert by JOS. CLAUDER'S CONCERT KAPELLE. Admission free. Use of the FERRIS WHEEL 300 feet above the surface of the lake, and of numerous elegant ROWING BOATS at very reasonable rates. Every night Grand ELECTRIC ILLUMINATION of the entire establishment with 40 Arc Lights and Colored Effects. Different other attractions. First-class Restaurant. Fresh Whitefish served every day. All Refreshments A No. 1 at very reasonable prices.
Regular dinner only 50 Cents. Served every Sunday.
ELECTRIC CARS running to Whitefish Bay every five minutes on Sundays; weekdays every 10 minutes. Take any car and transfer to Whitefish Bay line.
Pleasure steamer 'Bloomer Girl' leaving Grand Ave. Bridge as follows: SUNDAYS–10 a.m.; 2 p.m.; 4:50 p.m. and 8 p.m. Returning to the city 11 a.m.; 3 p.m.; 6 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. DURING THE WEEK – 2 PM. And 7:45 PM; returning to the city 4:45 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
Fine Bicycle Roads to the Park.
Don’t fail to visit Whitefish Bay Resort. H. Konopka, Lessee. Telephone Lake 136."

RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:151116
Creation Date:circa 1900
Creator Name:Unknown
City:Whitefish Bay
County:Door
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:Wisconsin postcard collection, circa 1860s?-circa 1990s
Genre:Postcard
Original Format Type:prints, photomechanical
Original Format Number:PH 2744
Original Dimensions:5.5 x 3.5 inches
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Undivided back. Not for mailing.
SUBJECTS
Resorts
Michigan, Lake
Shorelines
Buildings
Trees
Lawns
Outdoor furniture
Cities and towns
Sidewalks
Hills
Crowds
Outdoor photography

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