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Pabst Whitefish Bay Resort

Date: 1914
Description: Elevated view of Pabst Whitefish Bay Resort on the shores of Lake Michigan, with crowds of individuals walking up the numerous paths that lead to the resor...
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Fishing Resort

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Description: Elevated view of the banks along a fishing stream, with a few buildings on the other side of the water. Caption reads: "Great Fishing Resort Near Kirksvill...
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The Oakbirch Inn and Casino

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Description: A view of the inn, casino, and other structures at The Oakbirch Inn and Casino taken from a tree-lined road. A man sits in the passenger side of a car park...
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Chalet at Mt. Telemark

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Description: Color postcard of the Chalet at Mt. Telemark. Skiers and skis are in front of the Chalet.
Postcard

Chalet at Mt. Telemark

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Description: Color postcard of an elevated view of the Chalet at Mt. Telemark and surrounding area, and many skiers and several ski lifts.
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Dock and Shoreline at Log Cabin Lodge

Date: 1935
Description: View from water of the dock and steep shoreline at Log Cabin Lodge on Lake Millicent. There are people and boats both on shore and on the dock.
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Boat at Dock, Norseman Lodge

Date: 1933
Description: View looking out over Lake Millicent from steep hill at Norseman Lodge. In the foreground is a chair and diving board on the dock. One boat is tied to the ...
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Log Cabin at Star Lake Lodge

Date: 1935
Description: View looking through the trees at a stack of row boats and two log cabins at Star Lake Lodge.
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View of Pine Gable's on Lake Owen

Date: 1931
Description: View from the water of three boys on the dock at the foot of a steep stairway. There is a large roofed landing with benches half way up the hill, and many ...
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Pine Gables on Lake Owen

Date: 1931
Description: View from lake of a few boys on a dock as well as four wooden boats pulled up along the dock or the shoreline. There is a diving platform at the end of the...
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White Pine Lodge View Towards Lake Owen

Date: 1935
Description: View looking down a hill at a cabins and a deck of the White Pine Lodge. On the shoreline of Lake Own is a dock with two boats.
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View of Fish Creek

Date: 1915
Description: View down hill towards a man fishing from the pier at Nelson Point in Peninsula State Park. Fish Creek is seen across the bay. Dr. Welcker's Casino is the ...
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Cottages at Atcheson's Resort

Date: 1930
Description: View of resort cottages near a lake. A group of vacationers are sitting on the lawn and porch. A birdhouse on a tall post is among trees on the right. Hill...
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Birchcliff Hotel

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Description: View across road towards the stone steps leading up a hill to the main building of the Birchcliff Hotel. A lawn swing is on top of the hill to the left of ...
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Meadow Brook Resort on Highway 13

Date: 1925
Description: Exterior view of Meadow Brook Resort. The main building is on the right, and the annex is on the left. People are relaxing on the lawn under the trees. The...
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Rib Mountain Ski Lodge

Date: 02 19 1949
Description: 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.
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Child Skiing on Mount Telemark

Date: 1968
Description: A young child, wearing a Scandinavian style hat, coat, and gloves, is wearing a pair of skis and standing on a small hill. Below the hill in the background...
Postcard

Hillside Lift, Chateau Madeleine

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Description: Photographic postcard view of three people on the hillside lift at Chateau Madeleine. Lake Superior is at the bottom of the hill. Text on back reads: "Summ...
Postcard

Whispering Pines on Marl Lake

Date: 1940
Description: Text on front reads: "View at Whispering Pines on Marl Lake, Chain O' Lakes, Waupaca, Wisconsin." Outdoor seating with canopies and a birdhouse on the shor...
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Winter Sports Capital of the Midwest

Date: 1949
Description: Text on front reads: "Wausau, Wisconsin, 'Winter Sports Capital of the Midwest.'" On reverse: "Renowned throughout the midwestern states as the center of w...

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