Related Records

1. Brief biography of Robert Loveless, Manitowish Waters pioneer 1924 - Taken from the book History of Lincoln, Oneida and Vilas Counties published in 1924

   1924

   Record Type: Archive

   
2. Dolly Tirpe Remembers Manitowish Waters- a 1999 two-part Lakeland Times newspaper feature story by Joyce Laabs. 1871-1998 - Dolly recounts the story of her father Robert Loveless, an early settler and entrepreneur in the area. She shares stories and information about her husband and children as well. Included in the record is a page from her journal of recollections detailing much the same information as in the newspaper article.

   1999

   Record Type: Archive

   
3. Flambeau Canal a Fascinating History Story- a Lakeland Times article. 1968 - The article discusses the man made canals used to transport Richard Southgate, Marvin Hewitt (Hughitt) and visitors from the railroad stop in Lac du Flambeau to their summer estate on Little Trout Lake.

   5/23/1968

   Record Type: Archive

   
4. Growing Up on Alder Lake by Ella Loveless Kassien 1872-1942 - A narrative written by Ella Loveless Kassien discussing the life of her father, Robert (Bob) Loveless.The narrative covers his time in Manitowish Waters including his sawmill, Virgin Forest Park and store along Highway 10. It reveals what life was like for early settlers in this area. Ella also shares memories of growing up on Alder Lake with her siblings.

   8/29/1999

   Record Type: Archive

   
5. History of the Manitowish Waters cranberry farms by 3rd generation grower Michael Bartling. 1898-2022 - Includes a history of the property where the original cranberry marshes were built as well as a discussion about cranberry plants, why they grow in MW, where the farms are located, who the agricultural pioneers were, when they arrived (1946) and the transition of ownership over the years.

   2022

   Record Type: Archive

   
6. Little Trout Lake canals 1890-1928 - "The Little Trout Lake Canals". This narrative discusses the purpose and building of the canals from the railroad stations in Manitowish and Lac du Flambeau to Little Trout Lake to access a vacation estate owned by Richard H. Southgate.

   2017

   Record Type: Archive