TitleAerial View of Silver Beach area -- 1940's Datec. 1945 SubjectSt. Joseph (Mich) -- Silver Beach DescriptionAn aerial view of the Silver Beach area in the 1940's. A lake freigter is going upstream in the St.... View Details
TitleMoving stairway from Silver Beach to hotels on the bluff Datec. 1895 SubjectSt. Joseph (Mich) - Moving Stairway DescriptionThe moving stairway carried tourists from Silver Beach on the shores of Lake Michigan up to the hote... View Details
TitlePlank's Tavern near Tiscornia Beach in St. Joseph, Michigan Datec. 1895 SubjectSt. Joseph (Mich) - Plank's Tavern DescriptionPlank's Tavern was located on the bluff on the North side of the St. Joseph River near Tiscornia Bea... View Details
TitleFerry that took passengers back and forth across the St. Joseph River Datec. 1895 SubjectSt. Joseph (Mich) - Passenger Ferry DescriptionSilver Beach attractions were on the south bank of the St. Joseph River as it enters Lake Michigan. ... View Details
TitlePanoramic View -- Silver Beach sign Datec. 1895 SubjectSaint Joseph (Mich) -- Silver Beach Amusement Park DescriptionPanoramic sign announced the location of Silver Beach Amusement Park. View Details
TitleRiverboat named Tourist -- passenger ferry to hotels and sightseeing boat Datec. 1895 SubjectSaint Joseph (Mich) -- River boat DescriptionRiver boat (Tourist) carried visitors from Plank Hotel on the north to amusements and attractions at... View Details
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