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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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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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Part 20: President Harry S. Truman - a shot of bourbon (Windows Media version)
TitlePart 20: President Harry S. Truman - a shot of bourbon (Windows Media version)
Date1973
SubjectTruman, Harry S., 1884-1972.
DescriptionJoseph L. Wisniewski, Hamtramck Police Commissioner, Wayne County Democratic Chairman, Governor G.M....
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1929 Packard sedan with owner Joseph T. Robinson in Savannah, Ga.
Title1929 Packard sedan with owner Joseph T. Robinson in Savannah, Ga.
Date1928-09-14
SubjectPackard automobile--History
Description8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1929 Packard left side view, owner at driver's...
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Pillarelli, Nick Oral History
TitlePillarelli, Nick Oral History
Date1988
SubjectSt. Joseph Catholic School - Monroe, Michigan
DescriptionRecorded oral history of Nick Pillarelli and his looking back and recalling people and events he exp...
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Liedel, Charles Oral History
TitleLiedel, Charles Oral History
Date1997
SubjectMaybee, Michigan
DescriptionRecorded oral history of Charles Liedel and his recollections of events and everyday life in Maybee,...
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