Person Record
Metadata
Name |
LaPorte, Cal |
Othernames |
Cal |
Born |
4/21/1925 |
Birthplace |
Rhinelander, WI |
Deceased |
5/20/2016 |
Deceased where |
Minocqua, WI |
Mother |
Anna Marie Mattson LaPorte |
Father |
George Walter LaPorte |
Spouse |
Gladys Pukall LaPorte, Joyce Bartling Theisen LaPorte |
Children |
Barbara LaPorte Bartling Dave LaPorte |
Relationships |
Sister: Dorothy LaPorte Bart Brother: Jim LaPorte |
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Cal LaPorte demonstrates his job as caretaker of the Rest Lake dam. 1993 - These images are of the newly reconstructed dam.
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Don & Jan Rayala reflect on living in Manitowish Waters, community service and being cranberry growers Early 1900s-2018 - The interview covers early rustic life, Dr. Kate health care, polio diagnosis, schools, cranberry farming and area businesses and families.
10/2/2018
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Fire in Manitowish Waters - Vilas County News Review 7/1/1971 - LaPorte's shopping center burns down from lightnig strike.
7/1/1971
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The Dam Tenders by Kay Krans 1892-2024 - An article written for the MWHS June 2024 newsletter detailing the local individuals who managed dam operations for the owners.
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The Manitowish Waters Airport history as written by B.C. "Benji" Roemer 1945-2003 - Benji was instrumental in establishing the airport, the town's Airport Committee, the paved runways and the new terminal building.
2003
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