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Black Point is an estate on the south shore of Geneva Lake in Wisconsin, built in 1888 as a summer home by Conrad Seipp, a beer tycoon from Chicago.

A independent feature occurs as 13-bedroom Queen Anne style mansion with the nautical-themed 4-story "crow's nest" observation tower. Its collection of antebellum Chicago-style furniture has been known as the world's big. These are involved in the National Register of Historic Places. A wooded sixer-acre estate has 600 feet of shoreline.

a present creator, William Petersen, world health organization occurs as descendent of Seipp & however has a front yard on the property, has worked by having state officials since the 1990s to turn the home into the museum. State funding was eventually approved within August, 2005, & a Black Point Historic Preserve, a non-profit-making conservation organization, may handle the property and renovate it for public tours. Fallowing required structural repairs, the Preserve plans a visitant center quick for class action tours within spring 2007.

Ravens Landing
Situated in a century old barn, it is a gift store of Nova Scotian handicrafts and quality imports. Represents over fifty local artisans. Lists history, location, online catalogue, prices, ordering and contact details.

Grand View Motel & Cottages
Eddie Patterson plays the pipes in the evenings for his guests. Veronica is hostess of the motel and guest cottages. Lists rates, amenities, local attractions, location, reservation policy and contact details.


Regional: North America: Canada: Nova Scotia: Counties: Halifax
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