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Conrad Petersen

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Conrad Petersen steps off the pier onto the shore at Black Point Estate. A small boat is moored to the shore in the background under a tree trunk leaning over the water of Geneva Lake.

Date Created:
1926
Creator:
Mueller, Friedrich

Publication Information

Creator Mueller, Friedrich
Date Created 1926

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 12 x 20 cm

Collection Information

Call Number Black Point Estate.37.2

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Conditions For Use This image is issued by the Wisconsin Department of Administration. Use of the image requires written permission from the staff of the Collections Division. It may not be sold or redistributed, copied or distributed as a photograph, electronic file, or any other media. The image should not be significantly altered through conventional or electronic means. Images altered beyond standard cropping and resizing require further negotiation with a staff member. The user is responsible for all issues of copyright.
Rights Holder Wisconsin Department of Administration
Unique ID
W0125P6
Legacy ID
WHi 117221

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William F. and Conrad Petersen

William F. and Conrad Petersen

1926

William F. Petersen holds his son Conrad in the waters of Geneva Lake off the shore of Black Point. There are sailboats in the background.

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Rafting

Rafting

1930

Conrad William Petersen poles a raft in the shallow water of Geneva Lake along the shore at Black Point. His younger brother, William Otto Petersen rides along. The Black Point pier is in the backg...

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Pier at Black Point

Pier at Black Point

July 2, 1939

The launch "Penguin" is moored at the pier at Black Point; the United States flag is lifted by the breeze. A brick walkway leads to the pier.

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Ernst Schmidt

Ernst Schmidt

July 3, 1916

Ernst Conrad Schmidt (1893-1977) skips the "Water Witch" off the shore of Geneva Lake near Black Point Estate. There is a larger boat in the background near the shore.

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Lake Geneva Yacht Club

Lake Geneva Yacht Club

March 19, 1929

The Lake Geneva Yacht Club, originally a residence, sits on the shore of Geneva Lake. A description of the photograph written by Ernst Schmidt reads, "The picture was taken from the outer end of th...

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Toy Sailboat

Toy Sailboat

1927

Edward Schmidt Petersen sails a toy boat in the shallow waters near the shore of Geneva Lake at Black Point. There is a chair and another child in the foreground.

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