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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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Beach Scene at Toboggan Slide
TitleBeach Scene at Toboggan Slide
Datec. 1895
SubjectSt. Joseph (Mich) -- Silver Beach
DescriptionPosing for the camera, a group of swimmers stand at the shore next to the Water Toboggan. Note 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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Group photo of bathers -- 1902
TitleGroup photo of bathers -- 1902
Datec. 1895
SubjectSt. Joseph (Mich) -- Silver Beach
DescriptionA group in bathing suits pose for a picture in the sand at Silver Beach on Lake Michigan
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Mother and two children at Silver Beach
TitleMother and two children at Silver Beach
Datec. 1895
SubjectSt. Joseph (Mich) -- Silver Beach
DescriptionA mother and her two children, all in bathing suits, pose for a photo. Note boat rental in the back...
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Beach Scene -- water taxi in background
TitleBeach Scene -- water taxi in background
Datec. 1895
SubjectSt. Joseph (Mich) -- Silver Beach
DescriptionLake Michigan is at the left, with a water taxi and the lighthouse in the background. Children in b...
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Crowd of Bathers at Silver Beach
TitleCrowd of Bathers at Silver Beach
Datec. 1895
SubjectSt. Joseph (Mich) -- Silver Beach
DescriptionPhoto depicts a large group of bathers at the shore and more bathers in the water at Silver Beach on...
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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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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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