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Emma Schmidt

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View across water towards Emma Seipp Schmidt walking along the shore path at the estate of Albert Madlener on Geneva Lake. There is stone riprap supporting the bank. On the right is a stone-faced boathouse with rooftop ventilators built into a small ravine.

Date Created:
May 8, 1938

Publication Information

Date Created May 8, 1938

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 9 x 14 cm

Collection Information

Call Number Black Point Estate.45.7

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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
W0125YD
Legacy ID
WHi 118533

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Sailing the "Senta"

Sailing the "Senta"

1925

View across water of Dr. Otto L. Schmidt, second from right, sitting at the helm of the "Senta," with a crew of four. Dr. Schmidt was married to Emma Seipp, daughter of Chicago brewer Conrad Seipp....

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Sailing the "Senta"

Sailing the "Senta"

1925

Dr. Otto L. Schmidt, far left, is helmsman for the "Senta," sailing with a crew of three on Geneva Lake. Dr. Schmidt was the husband of Emma Seipp Schmidt, the daughter of Chicago brewer Conrad Sei...

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Four Sisters

Four Sisters

July 30, 1938

The four daughters of Conrad and Catherine Orb Seipp pose for an informal group portrait on the lawn at Black Point. The sisters are, left to right, Clara Seipp Bartholomay, Emma Seipp Schmidt, Alm...

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At the Launching

At the Launching

June 18, 1927

A family group poses on the occasion of the launching of the yacht "Mystery" at Geneva Lake. They are, from left, Alma Schmidt Petersen; Alfred Fridolin Madlener; Conrad Petersen in front of his gr...

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Sailing on Geneva Lake

Sailing on Geneva Lake

September 3, 1916

Ernst Schmidt (1893-1977) and Jean Happich sail the boat "Illiola." Schmidt was a grandson of Chicago brewer Conrad Seipp, who established Black Point Estate in 1888.

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Guests at Black Point

Guests at Black Point

1914

A group of nine women pose with Charles Wacker, center, on "A Sunday Afternoon - about 1914" on the lawn at Black Point. The individuals are identified, from left, as Mrs. Francis T.A. Junkin; Mrs....

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