For additional information concerning the Lake Geneva Hotel see our Wright Study
ADS
- Full Hotel Geneva Ad
- Close up on illustration of the Hotel Geneva
- An ad from the Automobile Blue Book, 1917
BOOKS Picturesque Lake Geneva (1926)
- Image of the Hotel Geneva from the
- "Picturesque Lake Geneva", circa 1925-1926.
Lake Geneva in Vintage Postcards (2005)
CERAMIC PLATES Early Hotel Geneva Plate, Circa 1915.
Published by Morrison and Rogers, Lake Geneva, Wis. 1915
- Hotel Geneva Plate, Detail of Illustration
- Hotel Geneva Plate (Back)
- Hotel Geneva Round Plate Close-up
- Hotel Geneva Round Plate (Back)
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MATCHES
- Side Note: Ad in the "Danish Brotherhood in America" 1939, page 16.
- Christ Hermansen & Sons operated both the Hotel Geneva and the Lake Como Hotel.
- Additional Side Notes: Hermansen postcard.
Lake Como Hotel, D. J. Notter, Manager. P. O. Address, Lake Geneva, Wis., R. F. D. No. 2, Box 76. Telephone, Lake Geneva 900 W. I. Postmarked 1919. Lake Como Hotel, 1920s.
A Real Photo Postcard: "Pretty Garden at Hermansen's, Lake Como Hotel, Lake Geneva, Wis. J-264." Real photo postcard post marked 1953. A Lake Como Hotel Real Photo postcard, late 1950s. “S1053. Sun Pier at Hermansen's Lake Como Hotel - Lake Geneva, Wis.” Back: “Vacationers on long pier stretching out into Lake Como.” Lake Como Hotel, Hermansen, Lake Geneva, Wis. Good For 25c In Trade.
POSTCARDS
- 1910 Photo Package
- 1910 Photo Package
- Set includes one postcard of the Hotel Geneva
- Photo Inside 1920's B&W Souvenir Booklet
- Image on inside of 1921 Folder
- 1926 Folder Opened up
- Half page image on inside of 1926 Folder
- Photo on inside of 1938 Folder
- Inside 1939 Folder
- Hotel Geneva was located half a block south of the corner of Broad and Main Streets. To locate the Hotel Geneva's original location on Google's interactive map, click on the link below.
- 1955 Hermansen’s Hotel Geneva
For additional information concerning the Lake Geneva Hotel see our Wright Study
YEAR DESCRIPTION ST# The Hotel Geneva was designed in 1911, demolished in 1970. I have seen very few photos, so postcards are a good record. Even in the book "Lost Wright", by Carla Lind, the only photo that is published in that book is the photo of the post card below dated 1944. The History of the Hotel Geneva viewed through Post Cards. Circa 1890 (Side Note) The Whiting House. “Boat Landing, Lake Geneva, Wis.” Back: Made in Germany. James Leonard, Pub., Lake Geneva, Wis. C.E. Wheelock & Co., Peoria, ILL, Exclusive Importers. 190565". PM 6/9/13. The Whiting House, built in the early 1870s was destroyed by fire in 1894. This is the original property where the Hotel Geneva was built in 1911-12. I believe this to be an early four color collotype printing process. 5.4 x 3.4. Study of the Hotel Geneva. 0009.02.1208 1911 Hotel Geneva Circa 1911 (Published by C.R. Childs, Chicago). “Hotel Geneva, Lake Geneva, Wis. 19019-r.” I believe this may be one of very first photos taken of the Hotel Geneva. Notice the lack of any landscaping, even in the large vases. Later pictures show the addition of large round lights at the entrance. The two tall decorative poles at the entrance (far right) were dramatically shortened in later pictures. 5.5 x 3.5. The History of the Hotel Geneva viewed through Post Cards. 0104.02.0906 1910's Hotel Geneva 1910's (Mid 10's) (Hammon Publishing Co.) Actual photographic Postcard. I believe that this was shot sometime during the 1910's after the Hotel opened. It is made by the Hammon Publishing Co, that produced the cards early on. It is also B&W which would indicate that it was produced before the color Post Cards. The History of the Hotel Geneva viewed through Post Cards. 1911.00.0402 1910's Hotel Geneva 1910's (Mid 10's). Real photo PC. (J.J. Gregory - Cedar Rapids, Ia) Actual photographic Postcard. The History of the Hotel Geneva viewed through Post Cards. 1910.00.1104 1910's Hotel Geneva. 1910's. Real photo PC. Published by AZO. The History of the Hotel Geneva viewed through Post Cards. 1910.01.1202 1910's Lake Geneva, Wis. Photo Package. Package of 10 Genuine Photographs, Lake Geneva, Wis. One photo of Hotel Geneva (1.75 x 2.75"). Grogan Photo Systems, Inc. The History of the Hotel Geneva viewed through Post Cards. 0104.03.0602 1910's Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Photo Package. Package of 10 Genuine Photographs, Lake Geneva, Wis. One photo of Hotel Geneva (1.75 x 2.75"). Grogan Photo Systems, Inc. The History of the Hotel Geneva viewed through Post Cards. 0104.04.0307 1917 Automobile Blue Book - 1917 Hotel Geneva Hotel Geneva Ad - "Hotel Geneva. New and Modern. 70 Rooms with Bath. Dancing, Swimming and Fishing. Fish or Chicken dinners. 9 Hole Golf Course Open to the Public. A. H. Thierbach, E. T. Nussbaum Owners." The Lake Geneva Inn opened for business in 1912. It was demolished in 1970. 4.5 x 4 Ad. 5 x 9 page. For more information on the Hotel Geneva see our Wright Study. Pp 624 0138.02.0107 1919 “Hotel Geneva, Lake Geneva, Wis.” “Published by Lake Geneva Dry Goods Co. #21016 N” Circa 1919. Postmarked Sept. 24, 1919. B&W image, hand tinted and printed in four color. Printed by E. C. Kropp Co. 5.5 x 3.5. The History of the Hotel Geneva viewed through Post Cards. 0141.01.1008 1920's (Photograph) Hotel Geneva, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. (circa 1920) 2.75 x 4.5. I notice that the American flags have been removed and there is a small sign just above the "Hotel Geneva" that says "Dancing".
1920.00.0105 1920's Hotel Geneva 1920's “Lake Geneva, Wis. 18 Miniature Postcards from original photographs.” “Hotel Geneva, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.” Set includes one postcard of the Hotel Geneva. 4.5 x 3. The History of the Hotel Geneva viewed through Post Cards. 0142.02.0906 1920's “Hotel Geneva 1920's, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.” This may have been sold separately or as part of of the above set of 18. 4.5 x 3. The History of the Hotel Geneva viewed through Post Cards. 0142.01.0703 1920's Hotel Geneva 1920's. The earliest postmark I have seen to date is August 26, 1921. (VO Hammon Publishing Co.) The History of the Hotel Geneva viewed through Post Cards. 1920.00.0102 1920's Hotel Geneva PC 1920's. The earliest postmark I have seen to date is September 2, 1921. (E.A. Bishop Publisher #3581, R-80820) The History of the Hotel Geneva viewed through Post Cards. 1920.01.1101 1920's Hotel Geneva 1920's B&W Souvenir Booklet. Horace C. Baker Co., Inc. Green Bay, Wis. Right side of post card is a booklet with small hinge flap for sealing. Inside is accordion fold with 12 B&W photos of Lake Geneva, Wis. One includes Hotel Geneva. The History of the Hotel Geneva viewed through Post Cards. 1920.03.0704 1920's Hotel Geneva, Lake Geneva, Wis. – 21. E. C. Knopp Co., Milwaukee. #24783-N Post Marked Aug 8, 1930. The History of the Hotel Geneva viewed through Post Cards.
1920.02.0404 1920's Hotel Geneva Plate. The Jonroth Studio Small hand painted ceramic plate, 5.25 x 5". The back reads: "Hand Painted, The Jonroth Studios. Germany. Designed and Imported Exclusively for L. C. Leonard. Lake Geneva, Ws." For additional information see Hotel Geneva Post Cards. 0142.03.0402 1920's Hotel Geneva Ash Tray. The Jonroth Studio Small hand painted octagonal ash tray, 5.25 x 5.25". The back reads: "Hand Painted, The Jonroth Studios. Germany. Designed and Imported Exclusively for L. C. Leonard. Lake Geneva, Ws." For additional information see Hotel Geneva Post Cards. 0142.04.0203 1920's “Hotel Geneva, Lake Geneva, Wis.” Back: “H. Rogers & Son. Headquarters for Classy Souvenir. Lake Geneva, Wis. Made in Germany.” 5.25" Round Plate. For additional information see Hotel Geneva Post Cards. 0142.05.0207 1920-30s Match Book: "Hotel Geneva on Beautiful Lake Geneva in Wisconsin." Produced by Federal Match Corp, New York which was in business during the 1920-30s. Inside: "Hotel Lake Como, Hotel Geneva, Serving Only The Best Food, C. Hermansen & Sons." (Three Copies) 0249.11.1206 0249.14.0207 0249.15.0207 1921 Mini “Souvenir Folder of Lake Geneva, Wis.” (Published by E. A. Bishop, Racine, Wis.) #2329. Post Marked Aug 1921. One image inside of Hotel Geneva. 4.25 x 3.12. The History of the Hotel Geneva viewed through Post Cards. 0144.01.0606 1926 Souvenir Folder of Lake Geneva, Wis. One photo of Hotel Geneva. The History of the Hotel Geneva viewed through Post Cards. 1926.00.1101 1926 Picturesque Lake Geneva (Published by the Wisconsin Transportation Company, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin) Denison, Bonnie Burton Tourism and informational booklet concerning Lake Geneva. Includes one photograph of the Hotel Geneva circa 1926. It also confirms owners of the Hotel Geneva as Nussbaum and Thierbach. 25,000 copies printed. Original list price 50c. 11.2 x 8.25. (First Edition) For more information on the Hotel Geneva see our Wright Study. Pp 32 0172.01.1208 1930's Hotel Geneva PC 1930's (E.A. Bishop Publisher #3582, 4A-H193) The History of the Hotel Geneva viewed through Post Cards.
1930.00.0102 1935 Hotel Geneva, 1935. “View from the Municipal Recreation Building, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. 5A-H328” Back: Bishop Post Card Co., Racine, Wisconsin. C.T. Art-Colortone. (P.M. 7/7/50) 5.5 x 3.5. The History of the Hotel Geneva viewed through Post Cards. 0397.05.0807 1938 Souvenir Folder of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin (E.A. Bishop Publisher D-4314) (Two Copies) The History of the Hotel Geneva viewed through Post Cards. 1938.00.0102 1938.02.0103 1938 Hotel Geneva 1938. “1944 Hotel Geneva, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. E. A. Bishop. 8A-H609” Back: Copyright by E. A. Bishop, Racine, Wis. C.T. Art-Colortone. Two copies. (P.M. 8/4/46 & 8/22/44) 5.5 x 3.5. (Have verified a 7/11/39 postmark.) The History of the Hotel Geneva viewed through Post Cards. 0460.07.0102 0460.08.0807 1939 Souvenir Folder of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin (E.A. Bishop Publisher D-5746) The History of the Hotel Geneva viewed through Post Cards. 1939.00.0306 1939 Hotel Geneva, Circa 1939. “716 - Where Are You? Mark the spot and Mail this card to a Friend. Scenes on an Auto Trip around Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. 107732-N.” Back: Copyright by E. A. Bishop, Racine, Wis. (P.M. 6/6/42) 5.5 x 3.6. The History of the Hotel Geneva viewed through Post Cards. 0501.13.0807 1940s Hotel Geneva - 1940s (Published by L. L. Cook Co., Milwaukee) “Beautiful Hotel Geneva, Lake Geneva, Wis. #B-1290". Real Photo Post Card, Postmark 8/27/47. Would have been produced the same time as B-1287. 5.5 x 3.5. The History of the Hotel Geneva viewed through Post Cards. 0531.03.0806 1940's Original Hotel Geneva Key #83 1940.00.0901 1943 Hotel Geneva 1943. Post Card of Hotel Geneva, Curteich-Chicago "C.T. Art-Colortone", E.F. Godfrey, OC-H1943. The History of the Hotel Geneva viewed through Post Cards. 1943.00.0702 1943 Hotel Geneva 1943. "Lake Geneva, Wis. From Hotel Geneva. B-1287". Postmarked Aug. 12, 1943. Real Photo Post Card. 5.5 x 3.5. The History of the Hotel Geneva viewed through Post Cards. 0595.02.0305 Late 40's Hotel Geneva Post Card (A "Natural Color Card" E.C. Kropp Co., Milwaukee, Wis. #7285) The History of the Hotel Geneva viewed through Post Cards. 1945.00.1002 1948 Hotel Geneva, Lake Geneva, Wis. 1948. Fairbanks Card Company, Brookline, Mass. 5.5 x 3.5. The History of the Hotel Geneva viewed through Post Cards. 0746.11.0307 1950's K-1 - Hotel Geneva at Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, E. F. Godfrey, Lake Geneva, Wis. #OC-K400. The History of the Hotel Geneva viewed through Post Cards.
1950.00.0404 1950's Hotel Geneva Post Card (Colourpicture Publishers, #P22375. Wisconsin Post Card Co.) The History of the Hotel Geneva viewed through Post Cards. 1950.01.0702 1951 Hotel Geneva. “12 - View from the Municipal Recreation Building, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin”. "Genuine Curteich, Chicago ‘C. T. Photochrom’ Post Card (Reg. U.S. Post Off.)". 1C-P1888. (Published in 1951 by Curt Teich, Chicago) The C.T. Guide indicates that "The ‘P’ indicates the ‘C.T. Photochrom’ process. Most of the cards printed with this new process were reprints of cards the Teich Company produced in other styles." This is a reprint of the 1935 (5A-H328). This is the same image, but the boat has been added, and the three strollers on the sidewalk have been removed from this version. 5.5 x 3.5. The History of the Hotel Geneva viewed through Post Cards. 0857.05.1208 1953 Hotel Geneva Post Card (A genuine Kodachrome reproduction. L.L. Cook Co. 1953. #405. #67711.) The History of the Hotel Geneva viewed through Post Cards. 0987.04.0303 1955 Hotel Geneva. “Hermansen’s Hotel Geneva. A fine Resort Hotel on the Lake - in town. Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Copyright 1955, The L. L. Cook Co. #88163. From a Natural Color Transparency. The L. L. Cook Co., Milwaukee, Wis.” June 12, 1956. 5.4 x 3.5. The History of the Hotel Geneva viewed through Post Cards. 1092.19.1008 1960's Hotel Geneva Post Card (Colourpicture Publishers, #P44734. Wisconsin Post Card Co.) The History of the Hotel Geneva viewed through Post Cards. 1960.00.0103 1991 Glass Etching - Lake Geneva Hotel Window Replica. Etching of the Lake Geneva Hotel Window named “Tulip”. Purchased at Fallingwater. Glass panel 8 x 8. 1991.38.0391 2005 Lake Geneva in Vintage Postcards (Published by Arcadia Publishing, Charleston, SC; Chicago, IL; Portsmouth, NH; San Francisco, CA) Smeltzer, Caroly Hope; Cucco, Martha Kiefer Includes three postcards of the Hotel Geneva, page 58-59. Original List price $19.99. 6.5 x 9.25. (First Edition) Pp 128 2005.20.1008
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