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View of Black Point
May 1928
The main house at Black Point, with its distinctive tower, is seen through the leafless trees from Geneva Lake. The bath house sits at the water's edge. There is a buoy in the water near the shore.
The House at Black Point
1930
View looking up hill, from near the shore of Geneva Lake, towards the main house at Black Point. Doors facing the lake on the first and second floors open onto porches. The distinctive tower is par...
Black Point Estate
May 1977
A small boat is seen on the waters of Geneva Lake in this aerial view of Black Point Estate. The main house with its distinctive tower and porches is easily seen above the trees.
New Steps at Black Point
January 5, 1931
View of the front of the main house at Black Point, which faces Geneva Lake. The open first floor porch has broad steps to the lawn. There is a smaller second story porch.
Black Point Estate
May 1977
This aerial view of the main house at Black Point Estate shows the brick drive and walkways near the house. Trees are just budding out. The house's distinctive tower and porches are also seen. The...
Locomobile
April 5, 1931
Automobile parked in front of the boathouse at Black Point. The description of the photograph written by Ernst Schmidt states, "A 1924 Loco which I just purchased; at Black Point, Lake Geneva, on A...
