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Sun, sand and surf make Grant Park in South Milwauke a popular gathering place during those long, hot days of summer. This photograph was taken in August, 1983.
Sun, sand and surf make Grant Park in South Milwauke a popular gathering place during those long, hot days of summer. This photograph was taken in August, 1983.
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See historic photos of Wisconsin beaches over the years

by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Summer is here, and the warmer temperatures the season brings means opportunities to visit any of the state’s many beaches.

Here’s a look at the Journal Sentinel’s photo archives of beach life from 1899 to 1994, which includes photos of various beaches around the state, including Bradford Beach in Milwaukee, Big Foot Beach State Park near Lake Geneva, Quarry Beach located just outside Sheboygan and Nicolet Beach in Peninsula State Park near Fish Creek in Door County, to name a few.

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Contact Alec Johnson at 262-875-9469 or alec.johnson@jrn.com. Follow him on X at @AlecJohnson12.

This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: See historic photos of Wisconsin beaches over the years

Reporting by Alec Johnson, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

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