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Roller Coaster and Pavilion at Silver Beach
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.
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Men in car at top of Roller Coaster
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...
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Amphibious Airplane at Silver Beach
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...
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Carousel at Silver Beach
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
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Carousel at Silver Beach -- close up view
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.
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Pavilion Scene in the 1920
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...
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Shadowland Pavilion
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.
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Dancers at Shadowland Pavilion
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...
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Aerial View of Silver Beach area -- 1940
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....
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Sea Swing and Water Toboggan at Silver Beach
TitleSea Swing and Water Toboggan at Silver Beach
Datec. 1920
SubjectSt. Joseph (Mich) -- Silver Beach
DescriptionPostcard showing the Sea Swing and Water Toboggan Slide at Silver Beach, St. Joseph, Michigan. Bathe...
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Beach Scene showing Midway
TitleBeach Scene showing Midway
Datec. 1909
SubjectSt. Joseph (Mich) -- Silver Beach
DescriptionA view of the boardwalk and midway at Silver Beach Amusement Parak. Bathers complete the scene.
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The Boardwalk at Silver Beach, St. Joseph, Michigan
TitleThe Boardwalk at Silver Beach, St. Joseph, Michigan
Date1910-1920
SubjectSt. Joseph (Mich) -- Silver Beach
DescriptionA view the boardwalk at Silver Beach Amusement Park.
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Moving stairway from Silver Beach to hotels on the bluff
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...
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Plank
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...
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Ferry that took passengers back and forth across the St. Joseph River
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. ...
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Weather Hasn
TitleWeather Hasn't Stopped Us
Datec. 1978
SubjectHospital Planning
DescriptionThe Knothole: Munson Medical Center employee newsletter shows a winter image of foundation work plus...
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Traverse City Osteopathic Hospital Boasts Thirty Year History
TitleTraverse City Osteopathic Hospital Boasts Thirty Year History
Date1977-03-17
SubjectHospital Planning
DescriptionTwo photos of the original Clinic Building and the later Osteopathic Hospital are included.
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Munson Forced to Add Office Space
TitleMunson Forced to Add Office Space
Date1967-12-20
SubjectHospital Planning
DescriptionNewspaper article and photograph.
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Board Members from Seven Hospitals Focus on Increased Collaboration
TitleBoard Members from Seven Hospitals Focus on Increased Collaboration
Date2004
SubjectPeople of Distinction
DescriptionCommunity newsletter text (full page article scanned in two parts) with photographs of Jim Dutmers, ...
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Plan Hospital Fund Drive
TitlePlan Hospital Fund Drive
Date1952-07-19
SubjectFundraising
DescriptionNewspaper photograph picturing left to right, backrow: Mrs. Robert Linsley, Mrs. Graham Keevil, Mrs....
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Panoramic View -- Silver Beach sign
TitlePanoramic View -- Silver Beach sign
Datec. 1895
SubjectSaint Joseph (Mich) -- Silver Beach Amusement Park
DescriptionPanoramic sign announced the location of Silver Beach Amusement Park.
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Riverboat named Tourist -- passenger ferry to hotels and sightseeing boat
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...
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Governor John B. Swanson Invitation Acknowledgement
TitleGovernor John B. Swanson Invitation Acknowledgement
Date1961-07-05
SubjectHospital Planning
DescriptionTraverse City Osteopathic Hospital time capsule contents- acknowledgement postcard.
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William Jenning Bryan campaigns in Iron Mountain
TitleWilliam Jenning Bryan campaigns in Iron Mountain
Date1896
SubjectBryan, William Jennings, 1860-1925
DescriptionPhotograph of the crowd listening to a campaign speech by William Jennings Bryan in 1896. Businesses...
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John Parke Channing
TitleJohn Parke Channing
Dateca. 1900
SubjectPortraits
DescriptionPhotograph of J. Parke Channing, for whom the village of Channing was named. He was a highly-respec...
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