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Black Point
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View up brick path towards the exterior of the Conrad Seipp summer home at Black Point on Geneva Lake. A horse-drawn wagon is parked in front; a dog stands on the drive near the wagon. The family named the house "The Loreley" when it was built in 1888, but after 1921 simply used the name Black Point for the house as well as the property. The Queen Anne style house has a tall tower and multiple porches. The wing to the far right, referred to as the laundry house, served as a temporary dwelling for the Seipp family while the house was being built. It contained the kitchen and servants' quarters as well as laundry facilities.
1900
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Black Point Estate
1972
A winter view of the main house at Black Point, seen from the rear (south), showing the distinctive tower, chimneys and porches. A small one-story addition, right, stands where the original two-sto...
Black Point Estate
1970
A winter view of the main house at Black Point Estate from the northwest shows the distinctive tower and multiple porches. One of the large chimneys is visible behind the tower. The house, overlook...
Black Point Estate
1972
A winter view of the northeast side of the main house at Black Point Estate. There are two large chimneys, and first and second floor porches. A portion of the first floor porch is screened. Vines ...
Dining Porch at Black Point
1970
Low flower arrangements decorate a table set for at least 25 people on the screened dining porch at the main house at Black Point Estate. There is a large stained glass window set into the far wal...
The "Loreley"
1900
View across water towards the small Geneva Lake steamer, the "Loreley," approaches the pier at Black Point. The captain stands at the wheel. There is a cabin and deck furniture fore and aft. The "...
Place Card
1944
Printed place card created for the fiftieth wedding anniversary celebration of Clara Seipp and Henry Bartholomay Jr. which features head and shoulders photographs of the bride and groom at top. The...
