Title1898 Toboggan Slide -- view from the pier Datec. 1898 SubjectSaint Joseph (Mich) -- Silver Beach DescriptionThe toboggan slide gave a fast ride into the waters of the lake. View Details
Title1890's Midway Scene -- Lunchroom on the Boardwalk Datec. 1895 SubjectSt. Joseph (Mich) -- Silver Beach Boardwalk DescriptionView of Silver Beach Midway and board walk showing lunchroom and other shops and attractions. View Details
Title1890's Midway --well dressed strollers Datec. 1895 SubjectSt. Joseph (Mich) -- Silver Beach Midway DescriptionWell-dressed visitors stroll the midway and take in all of the attractions. View Details
Title1890's Midway -- Orange Cider sign Datec. 1895 SubjectSt. Joseph (Mich) - Silver Beach Midway DescriptionCrowds of tourists stroll the midway on the boardwalk, passing under a sign advertising Orange Cider... View Details
Title1890's Midway -- tents & Games Datec. 1895 SubjectSt. Joseph (Mich) -- Silver Beach Amusement Park DescriptionTourists stroll the Silver Beach Boardwalk, passing by an area of games and other amusements. View Details
Title1890's Souvenir Stand Datec. 1895 SubjectSt. Joseph (Mich) -- Silver Beach Boardwalk DescriptionVisitors pose outside souvenir stand at Silver Beach. Stand sells tin-types that will be ready in 5 ... View Details
Title1890's Beach Scene -- tents in background Datec. 1895 SubjectSt. Joseph (Mich) -- Silver Beach DescriptionBoys and their dog stand near the water, a man and wife stand behind them. Towards the back of the ... View Details
TitleBeach Scene at Toboggan Slide Datec. 1895 SubjectSt. Joseph (Mich) -- Silver Beach DescriptionPosing for the camera, a group of swimmers stand at the shore next to the Water Toboggan. Note the ... View Details
TitleMan holding toboggan used on water toboggan slide Datec. 1898 SubjectSt. Joseph (Mich) -- Silver Beach Water Toboggan DescriptionAt left front, a man holds up a toboggan of the type used on the water toboggan slide at Silver Beac... View Details
TitleWoman posing for photograph at Silver Beach Datec. 1895 SubjectSt. Joseph (Mich) -- Silver Beach Midway DescriptionWoman in light colored dress and elaborate hat poses for a photo. Note the refreshment stand in lef... View Details
TitleGroup photo of bathers -- 1902 Datec. 1895 SubjectSt. Joseph (Mich) -- Silver Beach DescriptionA group in bathing suits pose for a picture in the sand at Silver Beach on Lake Michigan View Details
TitleMother and two children at Silver Beach Datec. 1895 SubjectSt. Joseph (Mich) -- Silver Beach DescriptionA mother and her two children, all in bathing suits, pose for a photo. Note boat rental in the back... View Details
TitleEarly Dance Hall -- gas lit Datec. 1895 SubjectSt. Joseph (Mich) -- Silver Beach Amusement Park DescriptionInterior view of early gas lit dance hall. Another more famous dance hall, known as Shadowland Pavi... View Details
TitleIndoor Natatorium Datec. 1895 SubjectSt. Joseph (Mich) -- Silver Beach DescriptionThe indoor natatorium at Silver Beach was 210 feet long and 70 feet wide. Depth of the poor varied ... View Details
TitleBeach Scene -- water taxi in background Datec. 1895 SubjectSt. Joseph (Mich) -- Silver Beach DescriptionLake Michigan is at the left, with a water taxi and the lighthouse in the background. Children in b... View Details
TitleCrowd of Bathers at Silver Beach Datec. 1895 SubjectSt. Joseph (Mich) -- Silver Beach DescriptionPhoto depicts a large group of bathers at the shore and more bathers in the water at Silver Beach on... View Details
TitleRoller Coaster at Silver Beach Datec. 1895 SubjectSt. Joseph (Mich) -- Silver Beach DescriptionA view of the roller coaster at Silver Beach Amusement Park in St. Joseph, Michigan. View Details
TitleRoller Coaster and Pavilion at Silver Beach Datec. 1895 SubjectSt. Joseph (Mich) -- Silver Beach DescriptionLooking at the roller coaster from the beach. Pavilion is at left side of the photo. View Details
TitleMen in car at top of Roller Coaster Datec. 1895 SubjectSt. Joseph (Mich) -- Silver Beach DescriptionA group of six men are photographed in their car atop the roller coaster at Silver Beach Amusement P... View Details
TitleAmphibious Airplane at Silver Beach Datec. 1920 SubjectSt. Joseph (Mich) -- Silver Beach DescriptionWatching races between amphibious airplanes such as the one in this picture was one of the attractio... View Details
TitleCarousel at Silver Beach Datec. 1920 SubjectSt. Joseph (Mich) -- Silver Beach DescriptionThe carousel was a popular attraction at Silver Beach Amusement Park in St. Joseph, Michigan View Details
TitleCarousel at Silver Beach -- close up view Datec. 1940 SubjectSt. Joseph (Mich) -- Silver Beach DescriptionA close up view of carousel horses on the Silver Beach Carousel. View Details
TitlePavilion Scene in the 1920's Datec. 1923 SubjectSt. Joseph (Mich) -- Silver Beach DescriptionA view of the Pavilion at Silver Beach. Notice the cars surrounding the building -- times are chang... View Details
TitleShadowland Pavilion Datec. 1925 SubjectSt. Joseph (Mich) -- Silver Beach DescriptionA view of the Pavilion at Silver Beach. This dance hall replaced the earlier gas lit dance hall. View Details
TitleDancers at Shadowland Pavilion Datec. 1940 SubjectSt. Joseph (Mich) -- Silver Beach DescriptionAn interior view of Shadowland Pavilion, showing dancers in motion. During the 1930's there were da... View Details
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