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J.J. Mitchell Summer Home

Date: 1915
Description: The summer home of J.J. Mitchell, formally known as Ceylon Court. Caption at right reads: "Greetings from Lake Geneva, Wis. (near Chicago)", and below read...
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The Lawn at Black Point

Date: 1940
Description: A row of maple trees lines the brick walkway along the main house at Black Point. There are benches on the lawn; Geneva Lake is in the background. A gable ...
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Ceylon Court, Maytag Home

Date: 1937
Description: Colorized postcard view from pier towards a private lakeside home on a hill, with a large garden leading down to the lake. Caption reads: "Ceylon Court, Ma...
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Residence of S. W. Allerton

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Description: View across water towards a large lakeside house with a turret. Caption reads: "Residence of S. W. Allerton, Lake Geneva, Wis."
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Residence of Otto Young

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Description: View across lake towards a large private home on Lake Geneva. There are arches and columns on the second floor. Caption reads: "Residence of Otto Young, La...
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Residence of J.C. Fleming

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Description: View from water towards a large private home on a hill on Lake Geneva. People are walking on a large pier at the water's edge, and rowboats are moored at t...
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Residence of Mr. C.L. Hutchinson from Island

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Description: Photographic postcard view across lake towards the Tudor-style lakeside home. Caption reads: "Residence of Mr. C.L. Hutchinson from Island, Lake Geneva, Wi...
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Sidney Smith Residence

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Description: Hand-colored postcard view down driveway towards a lakeside home. Flower beds are along the driveway, and Lake Geneva is in the background. Caption reads: ...

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