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... View Details
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... View Details
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. View Details
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... View Details
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... View Details
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... View Details
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. View Details
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. View Details
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... View Details
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. View Details
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 ... View Details
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 ... View Details
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... View Details
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... View Details
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... View Details
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 ... View Details
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. View Details
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. View Details
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 View Details
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. View Details
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... View Details
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. View Details
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... View Details
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
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. View Details
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