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Up for sale is a beautiful, authentic vintage promotional travel brochure for Lake Lawn Hotel & Cottages (now Lake Lawn Resort) located on Delavan Lake in Delavan, Wisconsin.Dating back to the 1950s, this rare piece of Midwest vacation history features vibrant, classic mid-century cover artwork with the iconic slogan \"Everything Under the Sun.\"The inside completely unfolds to reveal a wonderful glimpse into 1950s resort culture, complete with:
- An illustrated \"Lake Lawn in Miniature\" property map showing the historic layout along State Highway 50.
- Rare text panels crediting Harold W. Zilisch as the Managing Director.
- Black-and-white photography panels showcasing the 7th Green golf course, tennis courts, typical housekeeping cottages, children\'s playground, and \"The Circus\" lounge.
- Period travel logistics, including vintage train routes via the C.M.St.P.&P. Railroad from Chicago and Milwaukee.
This is a fantastic addition for collectors of Wisconsin regional history, vintage resort and hotel memorabilia, or mid-century graphic design and travel ephemera.Condition:
This item is in very good vintage condition for its age. It shows natural horizontal folding creases as originally issued for mailing/distribution. The paper has aged gracefully with light, uniform toning. There are no heavy stains, large tears, or missing text. The print and map illustrations remain crisp, sharp, and highly readable. The colors are still very vibrant!Perfect addition for collectors of Wisconsin history, mid-century resort memorabilia, or vintage hotel ephemera.
Shipping & Handling:
Ships safely and securely in a rigid mailer to prevent bending during transit. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions!
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