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A couple emerges from the Fountain of Youth, a drinking fountain on the
property, 1940s |
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Three Banner
guests enjoying the beautiful Moodus countryside. |
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Banner Lodge played host to many servicemen during WWII. This group of
sailors visited in June 1944. |
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A sailor
dallying with a guest during a June 1944 visit. |
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Single-oriented events were part of the Banner experience. Here 1940s
guests do a line dance on the handball court. |
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The winner of a
1947 Labor Day bathing beauty contest. |
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Dancing in the late 1940s to the house band. |
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Pausing for the
smooch that refreshes in the 1950s. |
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A sailor meets a guest at a 1951 dance. |
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In the 1950s
and 1960s, a caricature artist would visit on the weekends. |
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In the 1960s, reunion weeks would be held for guests and staff. This
campfire took place during a 1962 reunion week. |
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An outdoor
dance event during that 1962 reunion week. |
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The finalists in this early 1960s Swimsuit competition won "Lolita"
soundtrack record albums. |
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Another early
1960s bathing beauty competition. |
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A 1960s exercise class held on the outdoor tennis courts. |
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A happy group
celebrates its fifth reunion vacation. |
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Listening to a guitarist lakeside in the early 1960s. |
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MORE CLASSIC PHOTOS FROM BACK IN THE DAY OF BANNER
LODGE |
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Here's Jack!
The main man at Banner Lodge
The Banner Staff Work,
play and a great summer tan
Country
Cabins A comfy knotty pine experience
Food, So Much Food No
hunger allowed
The Social Scene Mixing
it up in Moodus
Good Sports for All
From bocce to baseball and more
The Main Stage The stars
came out at night |
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photographs of the old resorts, please
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