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Publication Information
| Date Created | circa 1905 |
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Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 14 x 9 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Wisconsin place file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s |
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| Call Number | PF Fontana.2 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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Electric R.R. Station, Shore Path, and Beach, Fontana
circa 1910-1919
View along shore path at Lake Geneva. An electric railroad stop is behind the trees. Rowboats, canoes and an excursion boat are lined up along the beach and piers. People are standing near building...
Lake Geneva Bay
1905
Elevated view of Lake Geneva Bay, with assorted homes and hotels, and boats docked at long piers. Caption reads: "Geneva Bay, Lake Geneva, Wis."
Lake Shore Drive at Fontana
circa 1920-1929
Hand-colored postcard view down lakeside road with two automobiles approaching. A long pier on the lake is in the background. Caption reads: "Lake Shore Drive at Fontana, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin."
Pavilion, Conference Point, Lake Geneva
1911
View of a pavilion, and a pier in the foreground. Rowboats are docked at the shoreline. Caption reads: "Pavilion, Conference Point, Lake Geneva, Wis."
Municipal Recreation Building and Boat Landing
circa 1910-1919
Colorized postcard view from pier towards a large recreation building. The excursion boat "Miss Geneva" is under an awning on the right. Caption reads: "Municipal Recreation Building and Boat Landi...
Steamer Majestic at Conference Point
1909
Hand-colored postcard view from shoreline towards tourists embarking on an excursion boat; some of the people are on the boat, and others are standing on the pier. Boats are moored to a landing in ...
