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Silver Beach Attractions
TitleSilver Beach Attractions
Datec. 1920
SubjectSt. Joseph (Mich) -- Silver Beach
DescriptionA panorama showing four of the midway structures. Well dressed visitors are crowded onto the walkwa...
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Aerial View -- 1953
TitleAerial View -- 1953
Datec. 1953
SubjectSt. Joseph (Mich) -- Silver Beach
DescriptionAn aerial view showing the roller coaster, pavilion, and other buildings remaining in the early 1950...
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Parking Area and Roller Coaster
TitleParking Area and Roller Coaster
Datec. 1959
SubjectSt. Joseph (Mich) -- Silver Beach
DescriptionA view of the roller coaster with cars parked in front of it. Times are changing.
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Bathing near the Boardwalk at Silver Beach
TitleBathing near the Boardwalk at Silver Beach
Datec. 1907
SubjectSt. Joseph (Mich) -- Silver Beach
DescriptionGentlemen in their suits, ladies in dresses and summery hats enjoy the beach and the midway, while b...
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Collection of Tickets from Silver Beach Amusement Park Attractions
TitleCollection of Tickets from Silver Beach Amusement Park Attractions
Datec. 1900
SubjectSt. Joseph (Mich) -- Silver Beach
DescriptionTicket #1 (pink) is good for one ride on the LINDY LOOP. price is 20 cents, by the Silver Beach Amus...
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Silver Beach Advertising Card
TitleSilver Beach Advertising Card
Datec. 1900
SubjectSt. Joseph (Mich) -- Silver Beach
DescriptionPage 1 (front) shows a view of the midway and beach as seen from the pier, with a cpation "Silver Be...
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1890
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.
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1890
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.
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1890
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...
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1890
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.
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1890
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 ...
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1890
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 ...
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Man holding toboggan used on water toboggan slide
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...
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Woman posing for photograph at Silver Beach
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...
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Early Dance Hall -- gas lit
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...
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Indoor Natatorium
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 ...
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Roller Coaster at Silver Beach
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.
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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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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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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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