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Publication Information
| Date Created | 1920 |
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Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 13 x 11 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Albertype Company photographs, circa 1880s-circa 1950 |
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| Call Number | (A6)03251 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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Bathing Beach and Cottages
1920
View toward bathing beach and seashore, with people sunbathing near umbrellas and wading in the water. Summer homes are in the background on the cliffs along the seashore.
The Boardwalk and Beach
Elevated view of the beach and boardwalk. People are walking down the boardwalk past a line of shops along the left side, and, to the right, sunbathers lie on the beach and others wade in the water.
Beach and Swimming Pool
Elevated view down boardwalk toward people swimming and sunbathing on a beach, while others on the right are using a swimming pool located near the boardwalk and beach. In the foreground on the lef...
Wriests Beach
1915
An elevated lifeguard station stands on the sand at Wriests Beach while people sunbathe on the beach and wade in the water. The sign on the lifeguard station reads: "No Bathing Beyond Rope."
Playland Beach and Boardwalk
1928
Elevated view of the beach and boardwalk at Playland, crowded with people walking on the boardwalk, sunbathing on the beach and wading in the water. The beach stretches to the horizon, and building...
The Beach and Ocean
1910
View toward people relaxing on a beach under umbrellas and other people wading in the water. On the right a woman is walking down a boardwalk to get to the beach. Caption reads: "On the Beach, Beac...
