The site of several notable scientific discoveries since opening in 1897, Yerkes Observatory is perhaps the most famous structure on Geneva Lake.
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A worker with Chicago-based Marion Restoration gestures from high atop Yerkes Observatory as crews get to work restoring bricks on the Williams Bay landmark, soon to be followed by repairs on the dome.
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Yerkes Observatory is barely visible behind scaffolding erected on the west side of the former scientific research center, as construction crews get started on restoration of the building.
Photos: Art lovers head to the lake for Williams Bay fest
Williams Bay Fine Art & Craft Fest
From the 2020 Williams Bay Fine Art & Craft Fest: Art vendor Austin Moore (left) displays a piece by Anthony Soskich to event guests. This year’s Fest is set to return to Edgewater Park July 24 and 25.
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Leather craftsman Robert Hoyt poses in his booth July 26 with a Best in Show award he received after being voted the best craftsman at the Williams Bay Fine Art & Craft Fest.
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Painter Bob Stewart
Painter Bob Stewart (left) talking to guests during the 2020 Williams Bay Fine Art & Craft Fest.
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Williams Bay resident Rose Adamo admires jewelry on display July 26 during the 2020 Williams Bay Fine Art & Craft Fest in Edgewater Park.
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Delavan resident Melinda Lee flips through paintings July 26 in Edgewater Park in Williams Bay during the Williams Bay Art Alliance annual Fine Art & Craft Fest.
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The Williams Bay Art Alliance hosted the 44th annual Williams Bay Fine Art & Craft Fest on July 25-26 in Edgewater Park, bringing out two dozen artists to display and sell their works.
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Amberleigh Cellek signs and plays the piano July 26 during the 44th annual Williams Bay Fine Art & Craft Fest in Edgewater Park in Williams Bay.
A worker with Chicago-based Marion Restoration gestures from high atop Yerkes Observatory as crews get to work restoring bricks on the Williams Bay landmark, soon to be followed by repairs on the dome.
Yerkes Observatory is barely visible behind scaffolding erected on the west side of the former scientific research center, as construction crews get started on restoration of the building.
