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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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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.
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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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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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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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TitleDeLand's History of Jackson County, Michigan
Date1903
SubjectJackson County (Mich.)--History
DescriptionDe Land's history of Jackson County, Michigan; embracing a concise review of its early settlement, i...
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TitleBronson Hall, site of original convention
Date0
SubjectJackson (Mich.)--History
DescriptionPhoto of Bronson Hall, site of original Republican convention in 1854.
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TitleHibbard House
Date0
SubjectJackson (Mich.)--History
DescriptionPhoto of Hibbard House.
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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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TitleSt. John's Lutheran Church
Date1969
SubjectSt. John's Lutheran Church (Grand Haven, Mich.)
DescriptionFounded in 1865, the first St. John’s Lutheran Church was built two years later on the northw...
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TitleJ.C. Penny Company Construction Billboard
Datec. 1955
SubjectAdvertising Billboards J.C. Penny Corporation
DescriptionColor negative showing a billboard located in a parking lot next to an unidentified five story brick...
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TitleMcNett, Dr. J. B.
Date1856
SubjectMcNett, Jacob, 1826-1916
DescriptionDr. McNett was of the earliest physicians in Grand Haven and served as a surgeon in the Civil War.
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TitleJefferson Beach Amusement Park Aerial View
Datec.1925
SubjectAmusement Parks--St. Clair Shores, MI--Jefferson Beach Amusement Park
DescriptionThis aerial view postcard of Jefferson Beach Amusement Park showed the roller coaster (the longest i...
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TitleJefferson Beach Amusement Park Coliseum
Date1930
SubjectAmusement Parks--St. Clair Shores, MI--Jefferson Beach Amusement Park
DescriptionGeorge Haas, local St. Clair Shores resident, was the architect of Jefferson Beach Amusement Park. T...
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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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TitleOttawa County Jail and Court House
Date1960
SubjectCourthouses -- Michigan -- Ottawa County
DescriptionBlack and white photo of the Ottawa County Courthouse (left) and Jail (right), built in 1894 and 189...
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TitleOttawa County Jail
Date1961
SubjectJails -- Michigan -- Ottawa County
DescriptionBlack and white photo of the Ottawa County Jail on the northeast corner of Franklin and Fourth Stree...
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TitleOttawa County Building, Aerial View
Date1965
SubjectCourthouses -- Michigan -- Ottawa County
DescriptionBlack and white aerial photo, looking south, of the Ottawa County Building with the courthouse and j...
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TitleOttawa County Building Demolition and Construction
Date1965
SubjectCourthouses -- Michigan -- Ottawa County
DescriptionPhoto of the 1965 Ottawa County Building, looking to the southwest, with demolition in progress on t...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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