http://www.flickr.com/photos/dougwardphotography/tags/fulllaketour/ Thu, 10 Nov 2011 18:10:07 -0800 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 18:10:07 -0800 http://www.flickr.com/ http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6046/buddyicons/69024332@N03.jpg?1319574594#69024332@N03 http://www.flickr.com/photos/dougwardphotography/tags/fulllaketour/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/dougwardphotography/6333617784/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/dougwardphotography/">Doug Ward Photography</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dougwardphotography/6333617784/" title="TN2 P8164577JRE1s5x7"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6041/6333617784_32eefdf590_m.jpg" width="240" height="171" alt="TN2 P8164577JRE1s5x7" /></a></p> <p>Lake Geneva, Wisconsin<br /> <br /> Shelton Sturges came to Lake Geneva in 1870. He settled on the land on the Northwest shore of Geneva Bay and called it &quot;Maple Lawn&quot;. This was the first summer mansion on the lake. Not too much later, many others followed him. Some historians say he had an influence on bringing the railroad to Lake Geneva in the late 1800's. <br /> <br /> The Sturges family founded a number of banks and they were also involved in the grain storage business.<br /> <br /> Maple Lawn has had many changes over the years, but it still stands on the original site. In the 1940's the turret was removed and modified to a more Victorian style. In 2009 a new Maple Lawn was built on the site with a very high tech geothermal heating and cooling system. Solar panels were also added to provide electricity.<br /> <br /> Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Photo taken August 2011<br /> Photo Copyright 2011 Doug Ward Photography, LLC. All rights reserved.</p> Thu, 10 Nov 2011 18:10:07 -0800 2011-08-16T15:48:17-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Doug Ward Photography) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/6333617784 42.59055 -88.435242 42.59055 -88.435242 2434917 TN2 P8164577JRE1s5x7 <p>Lake Geneva, Wisconsin<br /> <br /> Shelton Sturges came to Lake Geneva in 1870. He settled on the land on the Northwest shore of Geneva Bay and called it &quot;Maple Lawn&quot;. This was the first summer mansion on the lake. Not too much later, many others followed him. Some historians say he had an influence on bringing the railroad to Lake Geneva in the late 1800's. <br /> <br /> The Sturges family founded a number of banks and they were also involved in the grain storage business.<br /> <br /> Maple Lawn has had many changes over the years, but it still stands on the original site. In the 1940's the turret was removed and modified to a more Victorian style. In 2009 a new Maple Lawn was built on the site with a very high tech geothermal heating and cooling system. Solar panels were also added to provide electricity.<br /> <br /> Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Photo taken August 2011<br /> Photo Copyright 2011 Doug Ward Photography, LLC. All rights reserved.</p> Doug Ward Photography travel summer vacation tourism beach swimming sailing boating riverboat mansion lakeview fontana boatcruise altavista cedarpoint summervacation lakefront blackpoint williamsbay boattour summerhome houseinthewoods lakeshorepath americanmidwest dougward summerrental maplelawn theriviera weekendvacation stonemanor privatecharter lakegenevawisconsin wisconsintravel walworthcounty wisconsinlake bigfootbeach theabbeyresort lakegenevabeach lakegenevayachtclub conferencepoint northwesternbank lakegenevacruiseline steamyachtlouise yachtgeneva williamsbaybeach dougwardphotography genevabaytour fulllaketour henrylordgay maplelawnestate sheltonsturges northwesternnationalbankofchicago blackpointmansion http://www.flickr.com/photos/dougwardphotography/6506712227/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/dougwardphotography/">Doug Ward Photography</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dougwardphotography/6506712227/" title="TN2 DSC_0295-JRE15x7"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7018/6506712227_653770966d_m.jpg" width="240" height="171" alt="TN2 DSC_0295-JRE15x7" /></a></p> <p>Lake Geneva Estate Tour<br /> <br /> The Steam Yacht Louise ready to be boarded for the Lake Geneva Estate Tour.<br /> <br /> The Louise is a fine yacht and was built for John Mitchell the founder of the Continental Illinois Bank. It is now owned by the Lake Geneva Cruise Line.<br /> <br /> The Louise is 75 foot long, has a 15 foot beam (the widest at the time), and a 50 Ton displacement. She has a steel hull, glossy Mahogany trim, bright brass hardware, and wicker furniture, steam gages, electrical meters, and a steam engine that is a real showpiece.<br /> <br /> Fontana, Wisconsin. Photo taken September 2011.<br /> Photo Copyright 2011 Doug Ward Photography, LLC. All rights reserved.</p> Tue, 13 Dec 2011 11:39:55 -0800 2011-09-21T08:52:00-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Doug Ward Photography) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/6506712227 42.548401 -88.571605 42.548401 -88.571605 2404849 TN2 DSC_0295-JRE15x7 <p>Lake Geneva Estate Tour<br /> <br /> The Steam Yacht Louise ready to be boarded for the Lake Geneva Estate Tour.<br /> <br /> The Louise is a fine yacht and was built for John Mitchell the founder of the Continental Illinois Bank. It is now owned by the Lake Geneva Cruise Line.<br /> <br /> The Louise is 75 foot long, has a 15 foot beam (the widest at the time), and a 50 Ton displacement. She has a steel hull, glossy Mahogany trim, bright brass hardware, and wicker furniture, steam gages, electrical meters, and a steam engine that is a real showpiece.<br /> <br /> Fontana, Wisconsin. Photo taken September 2011.<br /> Photo Copyright 2011 Doug Ward Photography, LLC. All rights reserved.</p> Doug Ward Photography travel summer vacation tourism beach swimming sailing tour estate geneva boating riverboat mansion lakeview fontana boatcruise altavista cedarpoint summervacation lakefront blackpoint genevalake williamsbay reidpark boattour summerhome houseinthewoods lakeshorepath americanmidwest dougward johnmitchell summerrental theriviera weekendvacation stonemanor privatecharter lakegenevawisconsin wisconsintravel walworthcounty wisconsinlake bigfootbeach theabbeyresort lakegenevabeach lakegenevayachtclub thelouise conferencepoint fontanabeach nikond5100 lakegenevacruiseline steamyachtlouise thesteamyachtlouise yachtgeneva williamsbaybeach dougwardphotography genevabaytour fulllaketour dougwardphotographyllc lakegenevaestatetour antiqueandclassicboatsociety blackpointmansion http://www.flickr.com/photos/dougwardphotography/6483468499/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/dougwardphotography/">Doug Ward Photography</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dougwardphotography/6483468499/" title="TN2 P7082309DR-E1ss5x7"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7147/6483468499_8864147653_m.jpg" width="240" height="171" alt="TN2 P7082309DR-E1ss5x7" /></a></p> <p>Lake Geneva Wisconsin<br /> <br /> <br /> Williams Bay, Wisconsin. Photo taken July 2011<br /> Photo Copyright 2011 Doug Ward Photography, LLC. All rights reserved.</p> Fri, 09 Dec 2011 12:54:39 -0800 2011-07-08T08:01:43-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Doug Ward Photography) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/6483468499 42.578761 -88.537659 42.578761 -88.537659 2520745 TN2 P7082309DR-E1ss5x7 <p>Lake Geneva Wisconsin<br /> <br /> <br /> Williams Bay, Wisconsin. Photo taken July 2011<br /> Photo Copyright 2011 Doug Ward Photography, LLC. All rights reserved.</p> Doug Ward Photography travel summer vacation tourism beach swimming sailing boating riverboat mansion lakeview fontana boatcruise altavista cedarpoint summervacation lakefront blackpoint genevalake williamsbay boattour summerhome houseinthewoods lakeshorepath americanmidwest dougward summerrental theriviera weekendvacation stonemanor privatecharter lakegenevawisconsin wisconsintravel walworthcounty wisconsinlake bigfootbeach theabbeyresort lakegenevabeach lakegenevayachtclub conferencepoint williamsbaywisconsin lakegenevacruiseline steamyachtlouise yachtgeneva williamsbaybeach dougwardphotography genevabaytour fulllaketour blackpointmansion http://www.flickr.com/photos/dougwardphotography/6483454387/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/dougwardphotography/">Doug Ward Photography</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dougwardphotography/6483454387/" title="TN2 P7082312-E2SS5x7"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7156/6483454387_dd0218d45a_m.jpg" width="240" height="171" alt="TN2 P7082312-E2SS5x7" /></a></p> <p>Lake Geneva Wisconsin<br /> <br /> Williams Bay, Wisconsin. Photo taken July 2011<br /> Photo Copyright 2011 Doug Ward Photography, LLC. All rights reserved.</p> Fri, 09 Dec 2011 12:51:19 -0800 2011-07-08T08:06:33-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Doug Ward Photography) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/6483454387 42.57865 -88.53796 42.57865 -88.53796 2520745 TN2 P7082312-E2SS5x7 <p>Lake Geneva Wisconsin<br /> <br /> Williams Bay, Wisconsin. Photo taken July 2011<br /> Photo Copyright 2011 Doug Ward Photography, LLC. All rights reserved.</p> Doug Ward Photography travel summer vacation tourism beach sailboat swimming sailing boating riverboat mansion lakeview fontana motorboat boatcruise altavista cedarpoint summervacation lakefront blackpoint genevalake williamsbay boattour summerhome houseinthewoods lakeshorepath americanmidwest dougward summerrental theriviera weekendvacation stonemanor privatecharter lakegenevawisconsin wisconsintravel walworthcounty wisconsinlake bigfootbeach theabbeyresort lakegenevabeach lakegenevayachtclub travelwisconsin conferencepoint lakegenevacruiseline steamyachtlouise yachtgeneva williamsbaybeach dougwardphotography genevabaytour fulllaketour travelgenevalake blackpointmansion http://www.flickr.com/photos/dougwardphotography/6483442819/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/dougwardphotography/">Doug Ward Photography</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dougwardphotography/6483442819/" title="TN2 P8104196-E2SS5x7"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7157/6483442819_9bbb2f93ce_m.jpg" width="240" height="171" alt="TN2 P8104196-E2SS5x7" /></a></p> <p>George Williams College of Aurora University<br /> <br /> Williams Bay, Wisconsin. Photo taken August 2011<br /> Photo Copyright 2011 Doug Ward Photography, LLC. All rights reserved.</p> Fri, 09 Dec 2011 12:48:20 -0800 2011-08-10T06:19:31-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Doug Ward Photography) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/6483442819 42.566735 -88.556628 42.566735 -88.556628 2520745 TN2 P8104196-E2SS5x7 <p>George Williams College of Aurora University<br /> <br /> Williams Bay, Wisconsin. Photo taken August 2011<br /> Photo Copyright 2011 Doug Ward Photography, LLC. All rights reserved.</p> Doug Ward Photography travel summer vacation tourism beach wisconsin swimming sailing boating riverboat mansion lakeview fontana boatcruise altavista cedarpoint summervacation lakefront lakegeneva blackpoint genevalake williamsbay boattour summerhome houseinthewoods lakeshorepath americanmidwest dougward summerrental theriviera weekendvacation stonemanor aurorauniversity musicbythelake collegecamp privatecharter lakegenevawisconsin wisconsintravel walworthcounty wisconsinlake bigfootbeach theabbeyresort williamsbaywi lakegenevabeach lakegenevayachtclub conferencepoint lakegenevacruiseline steamyachtlouise yachtgeneva georgewilliamscollegecamp williamsbaybeach dougwardphotography genevabaytour fulllaketour blackpointmansion http://www.flickr.com/photos/dougwardphotography/6483448099/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/dougwardphotography/">Doug Ward Photography</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dougwardphotography/6483448099/" title="TN2 P8104190-E3SS5x7"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7167/6483448099_f2afa64f19_m.jpg" width="240" height="171" alt="TN2 P8104190-E3SS5x7" /></a></p> <p>George Williams College of Aurora University<br /> <br /> Williams Bay, Wisconsin. Photo taken August 2011<br /> Photo Copyright 2011 Doug Ward Photography, LLC. All rights reserved.</p> Fri, 09 Dec 2011 12:49:42 -0800 2011-08-10T06:14:50-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Doug Ward Photography) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/6483448099 42.566593 -88.556628 42.566593 -88.556628 2520745 TN2 P8104190-E3SS5x7 <p>George Williams College of Aurora University<br /> <br /> Williams Bay, Wisconsin. Photo taken August 2011<br /> Photo Copyright 2011 Doug Ward Photography, LLC. All rights reserved.</p> Doug Ward Photography travel summer camp vacation tourism beach wisconsin swimming sailing boating riverboat mansion ymca lakeview fontana boatcruise altavista cedarpoint summervacation lakefront summercamp blackpoint genevalake williamsbay boattour summerhome houseinthewoods lakeshorepath americanmidwest dougward summerrental theriviera lakegenevawi weekendvacation stonemanor aurorauniversity georgewilliams musicbythelake collegecamp privatecharter lakegenevawisconsin wisconsintravel walworthcounty wisconsinlake bigfootbeach theabbeyresort lakegenevabeach lakegenevayachtclub fontanawi conferencepoint lakegenevacruiseline steamyachtlouise yachtgeneva williamsbaybeach dougwardphotography genevabaytour fulllaketour blackpointmansion http://www.flickr.com/photos/dougwardphotography/6466919683/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/dougwardphotography/">Doug Ward Photography</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dougwardphotography/6466919683/" title="TN2 DSC_0034-E3s20x14"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7154/6466919683_91002fd7ce_m.jpg" width="240" height="168" alt="TN2 DSC_0034-E3s20x14" /></a></p> <p>Conference Point Center<br /> <br /> This is a view of the &quot;Tipiwakan Building&quot; facing the lake.<br /> In 1873 Reverend Joseph Collie bought 10 acres of land on Lake Geneva. Reverend Collie was a pastor at the Congregational Church in Delavan. Rev. Collie, family and some of his associates built cottages for their summer stays. Many of the cottages were completed during the 1880's.<br /> <br /> Due to public interest, Rev. Collie opened Camp Collie to everyone. He advertised rooms and boats to rent, milk, ice, excellent water, a laundry, stable for horses, cook stoves and wood.<br /> During these years Rev. Collie continued to buy tracts of land on Geneva Lake, and eventually owned 40 acres of prime lake frontage<br /> <br /> Williams Bay, Wisconsin. Photo taken August 2011.<br /> Photo Copyright 2011 Doug Ward Photography, LLC. All rights reserved.</p> Tue, 06 Dec 2011 09:47:09 -0800 2011-08-31T15:07:42-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Doug Ward Photography) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/6466919683 42.578934 -88.53753 42.578934 -88.53753 2520745 TN2 DSC_0034-E3s20x14 <p>Conference Point Center<br /> <br /> This is a view of the &quot;Tipiwakan Building&quot; facing the lake.<br /> In 1873 Reverend Joseph Collie bought 10 acres of land on Lake Geneva. Reverend Collie was a pastor at the Congregational Church in Delavan. Rev. Collie, family and some of his associates built cottages for their summer stays. Many of the cottages were completed during the 1880's.<br /> <br /> Due to public interest, Rev. Collie opened Camp Collie to everyone. He advertised rooms and boats to rent, milk, ice, excellent water, a laundry, stable for horses, cook stoves and wood.<br /> During these years Rev. Collie continued to buy tracts of land on Geneva Lake, and eventually owned 40 acres of prime lake frontage<br /> <br /> Williams Bay, Wisconsin. Photo taken August 2011.<br /> Photo Copyright 2011 Doug Ward Photography, LLC. All rights reserved.</p> Doug Ward Photography travel summer vacation tourism beach swimming sailing boating riverboat mansion lakeview fontana boatcruise altavista cedarpoint summervacation lakefront summercamp lakegeneva hikingtrail blackpoint genevalake williamsbay boattour summerhome houseinthewoods lakeshorepath americanmidwest christiancamp dougward summerrental theriviera weekendvacation stonemanor privatecharter lakegenevawisconsin wisconsintravel walworthcounty conferencepointcenter wisconsinlake bigfootbeach theabbeyresort lakegenevabeach lakegenevayachtclub tipiwakan travelwisconsin conferencepoint lakegenevacruiseline steamyachtlouise yachtgeneva conferencepointcamp campcollie reverendjosephcollie williamsbaybeach dougwardphotography genevabaytour fulllaketour dougwardphotographyllc tipiwakanbuilding josephcollie blackpointmansion http://www.flickr.com/photos/dougwardphotography/6466925385/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/dougwardphotography/">Doug Ward Photography</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dougwardphotography/6466925385/" title="TN2 P8275370-E3SS5x7"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7028/6466925385_aa5caeee93_m.jpg" width="240" height="171" alt="TN2 P8275370-E3SS5x7" /></a></p> <p>Conference Point Center<br /> <br /> Bridge on the west lakefront shore path. Conference Point Camp opened in 1874 and is the oldest camp on the lake. It began as a summer getaway for a Delavan minister and his friends. Later it was opened to the public.<br /> <br /> Williams Bay, Wisconsin. Photo taken August 2011.<br /> Photo Copyright 2011 Doug Ward Photography, LLC. All rights reserved.</p> Tue, 06 Dec 2011 09:48:19 -0800 2011-08-27T15:53:41-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Doug Ward Photography) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/6466925385 42.579108 -88.536286 42.579108 -88.536286 2520745 TN2 P8275370-E3SS5x7 <p>Conference Point Center<br /> <br /> Bridge on the west lakefront shore path. Conference Point Camp opened in 1874 and is the oldest camp on the lake. It began as a summer getaway for a Delavan minister and his friends. Later it was opened to the public.<br /> <br /> Williams Bay, Wisconsin. Photo taken August 2011.<br /> Photo Copyright 2011 Doug Ward Photography, LLC. All rights reserved.</p> Doug Ward Photography travel bridge summer vacation tourism beach swimming sailing boating riverboat mansion lakeview fontana boatcruise altavista cedarpoint summervacation lakefront lakegeneva blackpoint genevalake williamsbay boattour summerhome houseinthewoods lakeshorepath americanmidwest dougward summerrental theriviera weekendvacation stonemanor classof1918 privatecharter lakegenevawisconsin wisconsintravel walworthcounty conferencepointcenter wisconsinlake bigfootbeach theabbeyresort lakegenevabeach lakegenevayachtclub travelwisconsin conferencepoint williamsbaywisconsin newportofthewest lakegenevacruiseline steamyachtlouise yachtgeneva conferencepointcamp campcollie williamsbaybeach dougwardphotography genevabaytour fulllaketour dougwardphotographyllc blackpointmansion http://www.flickr.com/photos/dougwardphotography/6461601703/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/dougwardphotography/">Doug Ward Photography</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dougwardphotography/6461601703/" title="TN2 P7172831DR-E2ss5x7"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7143/6461601703_0cb87bfe9f_m.jpg" width="171" height="240" alt="TN2 P7172831DR-E2ss5x7" /></a></p> <p>Williams Bay, Wisconsin<br /> <br /> The Plaque by the sculpture is inscribed:<br /> <br /> POTTAWATOMI WOMAN<br /> <br /> Dedicated to the memory of the Pottawatomi Indian Tribe --- Keepers of the Flame --- Who lived, loved, fished, and hunted on these shores of Kishwauketoe (Geneva Lake). This sculpture by Douglas Henderson represents Chief Big Foot's Wife, who lived here and was buried in this village in 1836.<br /> <br /> Presented by the Williams Bay Woman's Club 1985<br /> <br /> Williams Bay, Wisconsin. Photo taken July 2011.<br /> Photo Copyright 2011 Doug Ward Photography, LLC. All rights reserved.</p> Mon, 05 Dec 2011 12:03:57 -0800 2011-07-17T05:43:34-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Doug Ward Photography) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/6461601703 42.578713 -88.53444 42.578713 -88.53444 2520745 TN2 P7172831DR-E2ss5x7 <p>Williams Bay, Wisconsin<br /> <br /> The Plaque by the sculpture is inscribed:<br /> <br /> POTTAWATOMI WOMAN<br /> <br /> Dedicated to the memory of the Pottawatomi Indian Tribe --- Keepers of the Flame --- Who lived, loved, fished, and hunted on these shores of Kishwauketoe (Geneva Lake). This sculpture by Douglas Henderson represents Chief Big Foot's Wife, who lived here and was buried in this village in 1836.<br /> <br /> Presented by the Williams Bay Woman's Club 1985<br /> <br /> Williams Bay, Wisconsin. Photo taken July 2011.<br /> Photo Copyright 2011 Doug Ward Photography, LLC. All rights reserved.</p> Doug Ward Photography travel summer vacation tourism beach swimming sailing boating riverboat mansion lakeview fontana boatcruise altavista cedarpoint summervacation lakefront lakegeneva blackpoint genevalake williamsbay boattour summerhome houseinthewoods lakeshorepath americanmidwest dougward summerrental theriviera weekendvacation stonemanor privatecharter lakegenevawisconsin wisconsintravel walworthcounty wisconsinlake bigfootbeach douglashenderson theabbeyresort lakegenevabeach lakegenevayachtclub conferencepoint williamsbaywisconsin chiefbigfoot lakegenevacruiseline steamyachtlouise yachtgeneva williamsbaybeach dougwardphotography genevabaytour fulllaketour dougwardphotographyllc pottawatomiwoman williamsbaywomansclub blackpointmansion http://www.flickr.com/photos/dougwardphotography/6448144599/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/dougwardphotography/">Doug Ward Photography</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dougwardphotography/6448144599/" title="TN2 P8104215-E2SS5x7"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7032/6448144599_6a0053cab9_m.jpg" width="240" height="172" alt="TN2 P8104215-E2SS5x7" /></a></p> <p>Williams Bay<br /> <br /> The Williams Bay Beach House is located on the Shore of Geneva Lake. The house is a replica of the old train station.<br /> <br /> The Chicago and Northwestern railroad was set up to travel to Williams Bay in the late 1800's. By the 1970’s the railroad stopped services to the Bay.<br /> <br /> Williams Bay is named after Captain Israel Williams of Connecticut, a War of 1812 sea captain, settled in the area with his family in 1835.<br /> <br /> Williams Bay, Wisconsin. Photo taken August 2011.<br /> Photo Copyright 2011 Doug Ward Photography, LLC. All rights reserved.</p> Sat, 03 Dec 2011 11:20:07 -0800 2011-08-10T06:44:58-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Doug Ward Photography) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/6448144599 42.57837 -88.535009 42.57837 -88.535009 2520745 TN2 P8104215-E2SS5x7 <p>Williams Bay<br /> <br /> The Williams Bay Beach House is located on the Shore of Geneva Lake. The house is a replica of the old train station.<br /> <br /> The Chicago and Northwestern railroad was set up to travel to Williams Bay in the late 1800's. By the 1970’s the railroad stopped services to the Bay.<br /> <br /> Williams Bay is named after Captain Israel Williams of Connecticut, a War of 1812 sea captain, settled in the area with his family in 1835.<br /> <br /> Williams Bay, Wisconsin. Photo taken August 2011.<br /> Photo Copyright 2011 Doug Ward Photography, LLC. All rights reserved.</p> Doug Ward Photography travel summer vacation tourism beach swimming sailing trainstation boating riverboat mansion lakeview fontana boatcruise altavista cedarpoint summervacation beachhouse lakefront blackpoint genevalake williamsbay boattour summerhome houseinthewoods lakeshorepath americanmidwest dougward summerrental theriviera weekendvacation stonemanor chicagoandnorthwesternrailroad privatecharter lakegenevawisconsin wisconsintravel walworthcounty wisconsinlake bigfootbeach theabbeyresort lakegenevabeach lakegenevayachtclub conferencepoint lakegenevacruiseline steamyachtlouise yachtgeneva captainisraelwilliams williamsbaybeach dougwardphotography genevabaytour fulllaketour dougwardphotographyllc paulmentink abacusarchitects williamsbaybeachhouse blackpointmansion http://www.flickr.com/photos/dougwardphotography/6448140139/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/dougwardphotography/">Doug Ward Photography</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dougwardphotography/6448140139/" title="TN2 P7263365-E2SS5x7"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7158/6448140139_55f36efa35_m.jpg" width="240" height="171" alt="TN2 P7263365-E2SS5x7" /></a></p> <p>Williams Bay<br /> <br /> Williams Bay Beach House is located on the Shore of Geneva Lake.<br /> <br /> In June 2006, the Beach House was completed. It is a replica of the old train station and was completed by Abacus Architects of Sheboygan, WI. The Project Designer was Paul Mentink.<br /> <br /> Williams Bay, Wisconsin. Photo taken July 2011.<br /> Photo Copyright 2011 Doug Ward Photography, LLC. All rights reserved.</p> Sat, 03 Dec 2011 11:19:11 -0800 2011-07-26T07:10:30-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Doug Ward Photography) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/6448140139 42.579377 -88.534698 42.579377 -88.534698 2520745 TN2 P7263365-E2SS5x7 <p>Williams Bay<br /> <br /> Williams Bay Beach House is located on the Shore of Geneva Lake.<br /> <br /> In June 2006, the Beach House was completed. It is a replica of the old train station and was completed by Abacus Architects of Sheboygan, WI. The Project Designer was Paul Mentink.<br /> <br /> Williams Bay, Wisconsin. Photo taken July 2011.<br /> Photo Copyright 2011 Doug Ward Photography, LLC. All rights reserved.</p> Doug Ward Photography travel summer vacation tourism beach wisconsin swimming sailing trainstation boating riverboat mansion lakeview fontana boatcruise altavista cedarpoint summervacation beachhouse lakefront blackpoint genevalake williamsbay boattour summerhome houseinthewoods lakeshorepath americanmidwest dougward summerrental theriviera genevastreet lakegenevawi weekendvacation stonemanor privatecharter lakegenevawisconsin wisconsintravel walworthcounty wisconsinlake bigfootbeach theabbeyresort williamsbaywi lakegenevabeach lakegenevayachtclub conferencepoint lakegenevacruiseline steamyachtlouise yachtgeneva chicagonorthwesterntrain williamsbaybeach dougwardphotography genevabaytour fulllaketour dougwardphotographyllc paulmentink abacusarchitects williamsbaybeachhouse blackpointmansion http://www.flickr.com/photos/dougwardphotography/6349380484/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/dougwardphotography/">Doug Ward Photography</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dougwardphotography/6349380484/" title="TN2 DSC_1314DRE1s5x7"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6215/6349380484_f6279a25dc_m.jpg" width="240" height="171" alt="TN2 DSC_1314DRE1s5x7" /></a></p> <p>Lake Geneva, Wisconsin<br /> <br /> Ara Glen<br /> <br /> John Cooke turned this building from a billiard hall into an estate called &quot;Ara Glen&quot; after a large fire in 1892. In 1890, this property once had a very large hotel on it called Pishcotaqua Park House Hotel. &quot;Piscotaqua&quot; is the Potawatomi Indian word which means &quot;sparkling waters&quot;. It had four-stories with many great views of the lake on over 1,600 feet of lakefront property. <br /> <br /> For a long time this place was called &quot;Camp Augustanta&quot;, today most of the property is part of the Knollwood subdivision.<br /> <br /> Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Photo taken October 2011.<br /> Photo Copyright 2011 Doug Ward Photography, LLC. All rights reserved.</p> Tue, 15 Nov 2011 18:14:47 -0800 2011-10-07T15:56:31-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Doug Ward Photography) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/6349380484 42.590424 -88.435317 42.590424 -88.435317 2434917 TN2 DSC_1314DRE1s5x7 <p>Lake Geneva, Wisconsin<br /> <br /> Ara Glen<br /> <br /> John Cooke turned this building from a billiard hall into an estate called &quot;Ara Glen&quot; after a large fire in 1892. In 1890, this property once had a very large hotel on it called Pishcotaqua Park House Hotel. &quot;Piscotaqua&quot; is the Potawatomi Indian word which means &quot;sparkling waters&quot;. It had four-stories with many great views of the lake on over 1,600 feet of lakefront property. <br /> <br /> For a long time this place was called &quot;Camp Augustanta&quot;, today most of the property is part of the Knollwood subdivision.<br /> <br /> Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Photo taken October 2011.<br /> Photo Copyright 2011 Doug Ward Photography, LLC. All rights reserved.</p> Doug Ward Photography travel summer vacation tourism beach swimming sailing boating riverboat mansion lakeview fontana boatcruise altavista cedarpoint summervacation lakefront blackpoint ladyofthelake williamsbay boattour johncooke potawatomi summerhome houseinthewoods lakeshorepath americanmidwest knollwood dougward summerrental theriviera parkhousehotel weekendvacation stonemanor privatecharter lakegenevawisconsin wisconsintravel walworthcounty wisconsinlake bigfootbeach theabbeyresort lakegenevabeach lakegenevayachtclub gagemarine conferencepoint campaugustana araglen lakegenevacruiseline steamyachtlouise yachtgeneva williamsbaybeach dougwardphotography genevabaytour fulllaketour pishcotaqua blackpointmansion http://www.flickr.com/photos/dougwardphotography/6346432960/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/dougwardphotography/">Doug Ward Photography</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dougwardphotography/6346432960/" title="TN2 DSC_1307DRE1s21x13"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6099/6346432960_7360cfddf6_m.jpg" width="240" height="149" alt="TN2 DSC_1307DRE1s21x13" /></a></p> <p>Lake Geneva, Wisconsin<br /> <br /> Jerseyhurst was built in 1879 for R.T. Crane of Crane Plumbing in New Jersey. This estate had four lakefront homes on 20 acres of land which went from the Elgin Club to the Ara Glen Estate. <br /> Today only one home remains.<br /> <br /> Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Photo taken October 2011<br /> Photo Copyright 2011 Doug Ward Photography, LLC. All rights reserved.</p> Mon, 14 Nov 2011 18:51:49 -0800 2011-10-07T15:48:49-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Doug Ward Photography) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/6346432960 42.590629 -88.435467 42.590629 -88.435467 2434917 TN2 DSC_1307DRE1s21x13 <p>Lake Geneva, Wisconsin<br /> <br /> Jerseyhurst was built in 1879 for R.T. Crane of Crane Plumbing in New Jersey. This estate had four lakefront homes on 20 acres of land which went from the Elgin Club to the Ara Glen Estate. <br /> Today only one home remains.<br /> <br /> Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Photo taken October 2011<br /> Photo Copyright 2011 Doug Ward Photography, LLC. All rights reserved.</p> Doug Ward Photography travel summer vacation tourism beach swimming sailing fallcolors autumnleaves autumncolors boating riverboat mansion lakeview fontana boatcruise altavista cedarpoint summervacation lakefront blackpoint williamsbay boattour summerhome houseinthewoods lakeshorepath americanmidwest dougward summerrental theriviera weekendvacation stonemanor privatecharter lakegenevawisconsin wisconsintravel walworthcounty wisconsinlake bigfootbeach theabbeyresort lakegenevabeach lakegenevayachtclub conferencepoint lakegenevacruiseline steamyachtlouise yachtgeneva williamsbaybeach dougwardphotography genevabaytour fulllaketour jerseyhurst blackpointmansion http://www.flickr.com/photos/dougwardphotography/6344589072/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/dougwardphotography/">Doug Ward Photography</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dougwardphotography/6344589072/" title="TN2 DSC_1285DRE1s5x7"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6101/6344589072_336406a452_m.jpg" width="240" height="171" alt="TN2 DSC_1285DRE1s5x7" /></a></p> <p>Lake Geneva, Wisconsin<br /> <br /> Alta Visa I<br /> Orrin Potter was the president of Union Steel in Chicago. He built the first Victorian style Alta Vista home in 1882.<br /> <br /> Alta Vista II<br /> In 1919 William Pelouze purchased the estate in the spring, but in the fall the home caught fire and was completely burned. The Pelouze's decided to build a new home with an Italian look. They contacted the architect Howard Van Dorn Shaw to build the new home. The new structure had gray plaster, stone balconies, and a red tile roof on the outside. On the inside it had high terraces along the length of the house. The elegant marble archways and wrought iron, gave it a special look.<br /> <br /> Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Photo taken October 2011.<br /> Copyright 2011 Doug Ward Photography, LLC. All rights reserved.</p> Mon, 14 Nov 2011 07:37:01 -0800 2011-10-06T16:39:05-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Doug Ward Photography) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/6344589072 42.590598 -88.435424 42.590598 -88.435424 2434917 TN2 DSC_1285DRE1s5x7 <p>Lake Geneva, Wisconsin<br /> <br /> Alta Visa I<br /> Orrin Potter was the president of Union Steel in Chicago. He built the first Victorian style Alta Vista home in 1882.<br /> <br /> Alta Vista II<br /> In 1919 William Pelouze purchased the estate in the spring, but in the fall the home caught fire and was completely burned. The Pelouze's decided to build a new home with an Italian look. They contacted the architect Howard Van Dorn Shaw to build the new home. The new structure had gray plaster, stone balconies, and a red tile roof on the outside. On the inside it had high terraces along the length of the house. The elegant marble archways and wrought iron, gave it a special look.<br /> <br /> Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Photo taken October 2011.<br /> Copyright 2011 Doug Ward Photography, LLC. All rights reserved.</p> Doug Ward Photography travel summer vacation tourism beach swimming sailing boating riverboat mansion lakeview fontana wi boatcruise altavista cedarpoint summervacation lakefront lakegeneva blackpoint ladyofthelake williamsbay boattour summerhome houseinthewoods lakeshorepath americanmidwest cruiseline dougward summerrental theriviera weekendvacation stonemanor privatecharter lakegenevawisconsin wisconsintravel walworthcounty wisconsinlake bigfootbeach theabbeyresort lakegenevabeach lakegenevayachtclub gagemarine unionsteel conferencepoint grandbelleofgeneva lakegenevacruiseline steamyachtlouise yachtgeneva williamsbaybeach dougwardphotography genevabaytour fulllaketour orrinpotter williampelouze altavistaii blackpointmansion http://www.flickr.com/photos/dougwardphotography/6344594804/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/dougwardphotography/">Doug Ward Photography</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dougwardphotography/6344594804/" title="TN2 DSC_1292DRE1s5x7"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6113/6344594804_7975c9cbb4_m.jpg" width="240" height="171" alt="TN2 DSC_1292DRE1s5x7" /></a></p> <p>Lake Geneva, Wisconsin<br /> <br /> A very nice wooded place along the Lake Geneva Shore Path.<br /> <br /> Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Photo taken October 2011.<br /> Photo Copyright 2011 Doug Ward Photography, LLC. All rights reserved.</p> Mon, 14 Nov 2011 07:39:05 -0800 2011-10-06T16:47:29-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Doug Ward Photography) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/6344594804 42.590578 -88.435435 42.590578 -88.435435 2434917 TN2 DSC_1292DRE1s5x7 <p>Lake Geneva, Wisconsin<br /> <br /> A very nice wooded place along the Lake Geneva Shore Path.<br /> <br /> Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Photo taken October 2011.<br /> Photo Copyright 2011 Doug Ward Photography, LLC. All rights reserved.</p> Doug Ward Photography travel summer vacation tourism beach wisconsin swimming sailing boating riverboat mansion lakeview fontana hdr highdynamicrange boatcruise altavista cedarpoint summervacation lakefront lakegeneva blackpoint williamsbay boattour summerhome houseinthewoods lakeshorepath americanmidwest dougward summerrental theriviera weekendvacation stonemanor hdrphoto privatecharter lakegenevawisconsin wisconsintravel walworthcounty wisconsinlake bigfootbeach theabbeyresort lakegenevabeach lakegenevayachtclub conferencepoint nikond5100 lakegenevacruiseline steamyachtlouise yachtgeneva williamsbaybeach dougwardphotography genevabaytour fulllaketour blackpointmansion http://www.flickr.com/photos/dougwardphotography/6344529518/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/dougwardphotography/">Doug Ward Photography</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dougwardphotography/6344529518/" title="TN2 P8255238DRE1ss5x7"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6052/6344529518_faedf39124_m.jpg" width="240" height="171" alt="TN2 P8255238DRE1ss5x7" /></a></p> <p>Lake Geneva, Wisconsin<br /> <br /> Alta Visa I<br /> Orrin Potter was the president of Union Steel in Chicago. He built the first Victorian style Alta Vista home in 1882.<br /> <br /> Alta Vista II<br /> In 1919 William Pelouze purchased the estate in the spring, but in the fall the home caught fire and was completely burned. The Pelouze's decided to build a new home with an Italian look. They contacted the architect Howard Van Dorn Shaw to build the new home. The new structure had gray plaster, stone balconies, and a red tile roof on the outside. On the inside it had high terraces along the length of the house. The elegant marble archways and wrought iron, gave it a special look.<br /> <br /> Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Photo taken October 2011.<br /> Copyright 2011 Doug Ward Photography, LLC. All rights reserved.</p> Mon, 14 Nov 2011 07:15:49 -0800 2011-08-25T09:09:21-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Doug Ward Photography) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/6344529518 42.590432 -88.435446 42.590432 -88.435446 2434917 TN2 P8255238DRE1ss5x7 <p>Lake Geneva, Wisconsin<br /> <br /> Alta Visa I<br /> Orrin Potter was the president of Union Steel in Chicago. He built the first Victorian style Alta Vista home in 1882.<br /> <br /> Alta Vista II<br /> In 1919 William Pelouze purchased the estate in the spring, but in the fall the home caught fire and was completely burned. The Pelouze's decided to build a new home with an Italian look. They contacted the architect Howard Van Dorn Shaw to build the new home. The new structure had gray plaster, stone balconies, and a red tile roof on the outside. On the inside it had high terraces along the length of the house. The elegant marble archways and wrought iron, gave it a special look.<br /> <br /> Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Photo taken October 2011.<br /> Copyright 2011 Doug Ward Photography, LLC. All rights reserved.</p> Doug Ward Photography travel summer vacation tourism beach wisconsin swimming sailing boating riverboat mansion lakeview fontana boatcruise altavista cedarpoint summervacation lakefront blackpoint ladyofthelake williamsbay boattour summerhome houseinthewoods lakeshorepath americanmidwest dougward summerrental theriviera weekendvacation stonemanor privatecharter lakegenevawisconsin wisconsintravel walworthcounty wisconsinlake bigfootbeach theabbeyresort lakegenevabeach lakegenevayachtclub lakefronthome gagemarine unionsteel conferencepoint lakefrontmansion grandbelleofgeneva newportofthewest lakegenevacruiseline steamyachtlouise yachtgeneva williamsbaybeach dougwardphotography genevabaytour fulllaketour orrinpotter williampelouze blackpointmansion http://www.flickr.com/photos/dougwardphotography/6343764183/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/dougwardphotography/">Doug Ward Photography</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dougwardphotography/6343764183/" title="TN2 DSC_1242DRE2s5x7"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6225/6343764183_fbed6693ff_m.jpg" width="240" height="171" alt="TN2 DSC_1242DRE2s5x7" /></a></p> <p>Lake Geneva, Wisconsin<br /> <br /> House in the Woods was built in the winter of 1905 under a P.T. Barnum Circus tent in order for it to be completed by the spring. The home has a unique style of architecture. The center of the home was 100 feet long, U-shaped, and only used in the summer months. There also were two wings that formed three sides of the courtyard facing away from the lake.<br /> <br /> The owner Mr. A.C. Bartlett built a heated studio on the home for his son Fredrick Bartlett. Fredrick Bartlett helped design the home and also enjoyed producing artwork. Mr. A.C. Bartlett was a Chairman on a hardware distribution company in Chicago and also Director of the University of Chicago.<br /> <br /> Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Photo taken October 2011<br /> Photo Copyright 2011 Doug Ward Photography, LLC. All rights reserved.</p> Mon, 14 Nov 2011 07:09:45 -0800 2011-10-06T15:44:38-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Doug Ward Photography) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/6343764183 42.590602 -88.435338 42.590602 -88.435338 2434917 TN2 DSC_1242DRE2s5x7 <p>Lake Geneva, Wisconsin<br /> <br /> House in the Woods was built in the winter of 1905 under a P.T. Barnum Circus tent in order for it to be completed by the spring. The home has a unique style of architecture. The center of the home was 100 feet long, U-shaped, and only used in the summer months. There also were two wings that formed three sides of the courtyard facing away from the lake.<br /> <br /> The owner Mr. A.C. Bartlett built a heated studio on the home for his son Fredrick Bartlett. Fredrick Bartlett helped design the home and also enjoyed producing artwork. Mr. A.C. Bartlett was a Chairman on a hardware distribution company in Chicago and also Director of the University of Chicago.<br /> <br /> Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Photo taken October 2011<br /> Photo Copyright 2011 Doug Ward Photography, LLC. All rights reserved.</p> Doug Ward Photography travel summer vacation tourism beach swimming sailing fallcolors autumnleaves autumncolors boating riverboat mansion universityofchicago lakeview fontana boatcruise altavista cedarpoint summervacation lakefront blackpoint tourboat ladyofthelake williamsbay boattour summerhome houseinthewoods lakeshorepath americanmidwest dougward summerrental theriviera ptbarnum weekendvacation stonemanor barnumcircus fredricklawolmstead privatecharter lakegenevawisconsin wisconsintravel walworthcounty wisconsinlake bigfootbeach theabbeyresort lakegenevabeach lakegenevayachtclub gagemarine conferencepoint newportofthewest lakegenevacruiseline steamyachtlouise yachtgeneva williamsbaybeach dougwardphotography genevabaytour fulllaketour richardsoutar acbartlett blackpointmansion http://www.flickr.com/photos/dougwardphotography/6341535389/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/dougwardphotography/">Doug Ward Photography</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dougwardphotography/6341535389/" title="TN2 DSC_1264DRE2ss5x7"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6218/6341535389_9884c28768_m.jpg" width="240" height="171" alt="TN2 DSC_1264DRE2ss5x7" /></a></p> <p>Lake Geneva, Wisconsin<br /> <br /> Wadsworth Hall was built in 1906 for Norman Harris the founder of Harris Trust and Savings Bank in Chicago. The Georgian style mansion was built on 36 acres of land and is surrounded by landscaping designed by the Olmsted Brothers. The home contains rooms with 20 foot high ceilings and a central room that is 50 feet long. A 12 foot wide staircase leeds to a 20 foot square landing, with many tall windows with views of the gardens and the lake. <br /> <br /> Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Photo taken October 2011<br /> Photo Copyright 2011 Doug Ward Photography, LLC. All rights reserved.</p> Sun, 13 Nov 2011 15:06:48 -0800 2011-10-06T16:00:28-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Doug Ward Photography) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/6341535389 42.590503 -88.435499 42.590503 -88.435499 2434917 TN2 DSC_1264DRE2ss5x7 <p>Lake Geneva, Wisconsin<br /> <br /> Wadsworth Hall was built in 1906 for Norman Harris the founder of Harris Trust and Savings Bank in Chicago. The Georgian style mansion was built on 36 acres of land and is surrounded by landscaping designed by the Olmsted Brothers. The home contains rooms with 20 foot high ceilings and a central room that is 50 feet long. A 12 foot wide staircase leeds to a 20 foot square landing, with many tall windows with views of the gardens and the lake. <br /> <br /> Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Photo taken October 2011<br /> Photo Copyright 2011 Doug Ward Photography, LLC. All rights reserved.</p> Doug Ward Photography travel summer vacation tourism beach swimming nikon sailing lakeshore boating riverboat mansion lakeview fontana boatcruise altavista cedarpoint summervacation lakefront lakegeneva blackpoint williamsbay boattour summerhome houseinthewoods lakeshorepath americanmidwest wadsworthhall dougward summerrental olmstedbrothers theriviera lakegenevawi weekendvacation georgianmansion stonemanor privatecharter lakegenevawisconsin wisconsintravel walworthcounty wisconsinlake bigfootbeach theabbeyresort lakegenevabeach lakegenevayachtclub conferencepoint newportofthewest nikond5100 lakegenevacruiseline steamyachtlouise yachtgeneva williamsbaybeach dougwardphotography genevabaytour fulllaketour normanharris blackpointmansion http://www.flickr.com/photos/dougwardphotography/6332886519/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/dougwardphotography/">Doug Ward Photography</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dougwardphotography/6332886519/" title="TN2 P8164537DRE1s5x7"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6228/6332886519_4b65b0a5b0_m.jpg" width="240" height="171" alt="TN2 P8164537DRE1s5x7" /></a></p> <p>Lake Geneva, Wisconsin<br /> <br /> Wadsworth Hall <br /> <br /> In 1998, the estate was purchased and the new owner had a real passion for restoring the beautiful mansion and the grounds. The restoration only took about one year to complete and it is now a real showplace. <br /> <br /> Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Photo taken August 2011<br /> Photo Copyright 2011 Doug Ward Photography, LLC. All rights reserved.</p> Thu, 10 Nov 2011 18:20:37 -0800 2011-08-16T14:31:15-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Doug Ward Photography) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/6332886519 42.590574 -88.435413 42.590574 -88.435413 2434917 TN2 P8164537DRE1s5x7 <p>Lake Geneva, Wisconsin<br /> <br /> Wadsworth Hall <br /> <br /> In 1998, the estate was purchased and the new owner had a real passion for restoring the beautiful mansion and the grounds. The restoration only took about one year to complete and it is now a real showplace. <br /> <br /> Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Photo taken August 2011<br /> Photo Copyright 2011 Doug Ward Photography, LLC. All rights reserved.</p> Doug Ward Photography travel summer vacation tourism beach swimming sailing gazebo boating riverboat mansion lakeview fontana boatcruise altavista cedarpoint summervacation lakefront blackpoint williamsbay boattour pietoudolf summerhome houseinthewoods lakeshorepath americanmidwest wadsworthhall dougward summerrental olmstedbrothers theriviera georgianrevival weekendvacation georgianmansion stonemanor privatecharter lakegenevawisconsin wisconsintravel walworthcounty wisconsinlake bigfootbeach theabbeyresort lakegenevabeach lakegenevayachtclub lakefronthome conferencepoint lakegenevacruiseline steamyachtlouise yachtgeneva williamsbaybeach dougwardphotography genevabaytour fulllaketour normanwaitharris glanworthgardens blackpointmansion http://www.flickr.com/photos/dougwardphotography/6333629358/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/dougwardphotography/">Doug Ward Photography</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dougwardphotography/6333629358/" title="TN2 P8164564DRE1ss5x7"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6120/6333629358_a21c831a91_m.jpg" width="240" height="171" alt="TN2 P8164564DRE1ss5x7" /></a></p> <p>Lake Geneva, Wisconsin<br /> <br /> Green Gables was built in 1892 and not much remains of the original estate today.<br /> In 1894 a replica of a Norwegian Norse church that was used in the Chicago World's Columbian Exposition was moved here. The Church is now located in the Little Norway Village near Mount Horeb, Wisconsin.<br /> <br /> In 1911 William Wrigley Jr. purchased Green Gables and made many improvements. The new design had a four-story open staircase that would end at the top of a tower for viewing of the lake. A new boathouse, guesthouse, and gatehouse were also added.<br /> <br /> In 1955 the original Green Gables was torn down and a new Georgian brick home was built.<br /> <br /> Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Photo taken August 2011<br /> Photo Copyright 2011 Doug Ward Photography, LLC. All rights reserved.</p> Thu, 10 Nov 2011 18:16:07 -0800 2011-08-16T15:00:25-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Doug Ward Photography) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/6333629358 42.590487 -88.435349 42.590487 -88.435349 2434917 TN2 P8164564DRE1ss5x7 <p>Lake Geneva, Wisconsin<br /> <br /> Green Gables was built in 1892 and not much remains of the original estate today.<br /> In 1894 a replica of a Norwegian Norse church that was used in the Chicago World's Columbian Exposition was moved here. The Church is now located in the Little Norway Village near Mount Horeb, Wisconsin.<br /> <br /> In 1911 William Wrigley Jr. purchased Green Gables and made many improvements. The new design had a four-story open staircase that would end at the top of a tower for viewing of the lake. A new boathouse, guesthouse, and gatehouse were also added.<br /> <br /> In 1955 the original Green Gables was torn down and a new Georgian brick home was built.<br /> <br /> Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Photo taken August 2011<br /> Photo Copyright 2011 Doug Ward Photography, LLC. All rights reserved.</p> Doug Ward Photography travel summer vacation tourism beach wisconsin swimming sailing boating riverboat mansion lakeview fontana boatcruise altavista cedarpoint summervacation lakefront blackpoint williamsbay greengables boattour summerhome houseinthewoods lakeshorepath americanmidwest dougward summerrental theriviera lakegenevawi weekendvacation stonemanor privatecharter lakegenevawisconsin wisconsintravel walworthcounty ckg wisconsinlake bigfootbeach theabbeyresort lakegenevabeach lakegenevayachtclub conferencepoint lakefrontestate lakegenevacruiseline steamyachtlouise yachtgeneva williamsbaybeach dougwardphotography genevabaytour fulllaketour ckgbillings corneliusbillings norwegianbuilding blackpointmansion