In photos: A look back at the Riviera including the old water toboggan slide
The old Lake Geneva toboggan water slide
A look at the old water toboggan slide that used to be in Lake Geneva where the Riviera is now. This photo is on display at the Geneva Lake Museum.
Riviera Marquee
The Riviera used to have a marquee listing the bands and entertainment playing there.
Watch now: The history of Lake Geneva's riviera
The old water slide
A look at Lake Geneva’s old water slide that used to be where the riviera is now.
Riviera under construction
Here the Riviera is shown under construction in this photo. Historian Patrick Quinn used to work at the American Legion Canteen during the summers from 1950 to 1960.
Riviera Beach
An undated photo of Riviera Beach.
Riviera 1932
A photo of the Riviera from 1932.
A look inside the Riviera
These are restored photos of the inside of the riviera on display at the Geneva Lake Museum.
The Riviera bands
A part of the display at the Geneva Lake Museum shows some of the bands who played at the Riviera through the years.
Riviera Menu
Riviera Menu
The Riviera
YouTube video discusses the history of the Riviera building in downtown Lake Geneva.
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When the Riviera in Lake Geneva held its official grand opening on May 22, 1933, it was declared to be the social event of the season.
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