Travel Back in Time to Lake Geneva

Lake Geneva was known as the “Newport of the West,” filled with elegant summer homes and home to a picturesque shoreline. Today, visitors come to enjoy both as well as trails, a lovely downtown, and much more. Images are (mostly) from the Images of Lake Geneva Collection from the Lake Geneva Public Library.

Main Street, south side, undated.
Main Street, south side, undated.
Geneva map and business directory, 1857. Andersen Library (University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Archives & Area Research Center).
Geneva map and business directory, 1857. Andersen Library (University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Archives & Area Research Center).
Main street postcard, undated
Main street postcard, undated.
Broad Street, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin ca. 1940-ca. 1955.
Broad Street, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin ca. 1940-ca. 1955.
Photograph of intersection of Main and Broad streets, circa 1945-1955.
Photograph of intersection of Main and Broad streets, circa 1945-1955.
Boat landing with Whiting House in background, undated.
Boat landing with Whiting House in background, undated.