Related Records

1. 1970 Chamber brochure - Manitowish Waters Chamber of Commerce 1970 Vacation Days brochure

   Chamber of Commerce Collection

   Record Type: Library

   
2. 1971 Chamber brochure - Manitowish Waters Chamber of Commerce 1971 Vacation Days brochure

   Chamber of Commerce Collection

   Record Type: Library

   
3. 1972 Chamber brochure - Manitowish Waters Chamber of Commerce 1972 Vacation Days brochure

   Chamber of Commerce Collection

   Record Type: Library

   
4. 1973 Chamber brochure - Manitowish Waters Chamber of Commerce 1973 Vacation Days brochure

   Chamber of Commerce Collection

   Record Type: Library

   
5. 1974 Chamber brochure 2nd edition - Manitowish Waters Chamber of Commerce 1974 VacationLand brochure

   Chamber of Commerce Collection

   Record Type: Library

   
6. 1975 Chamber brochure - Manitowish Waters Chamber of Commerce 1975 VacationLand brochure

   Chamber of Commerce Collection

   Record Type: Library

   
7. 1976 Chamber brochure - Manitowish Waters Chamber of Commerce 1976 VacationLand brochure

   Chamber of Commerce Collection

   Record Type: Library

   
8. 1977 Chamber brochure - Manitowish Waters Chamber of Commerce 1977 VacationLand brochure

   Chamber of Commerce Collection

   Record Type: Library

   
9. 1978 Chamber brochure - Manitowish Waters Chamber of Commerce 1978 VacationLand brochure

   Chamber of Commerce Collection

   Record Type: Library

   
10. 1979 Chamber brochure - Manitowish Waters Chamber of Commerce 1979 VacationLand brochure

    Chamber of Commerce Collection

    Record Type: Library

    
11. A brief biography of Frank Bey, the first specialist in plumbing and electrical work in Manitowish Waters. 1930-1970s - Frank's work shop and service station were located on Highway 51 across from Little Star Garage. The current address of this location is 5688 US Highway 51.

    1988

    Record Type: Archive

    
12. A brief history of The Manito Art League by Barbara McFarland. 1965-2023 - Established in 1965, the organization is dedicated to the development of the arts.

    2023

    Record Type: Archive

    
13. Abstract for the northwest 1/4 of the south-east quarter of Section 36 Township 42 Range 5E, specifically a portion of the Trout River between Alder and Wild Rice Lakes. 1872-1977 - The property had several individual owners until 1889 when purchased by the Dells Lumber (and Shingle) Company. Timber rights were sold to the Flambeau Lumber Co. in 1901. Dell Lumber sold the entire north 1/2 of the SE 1/4 to Richard Southgate in 1910. Wife Ella inherits the property which passes to her second husband Jacob E Himes in 1923. Himes loses the property; a sheriff's sale in 1929 show it is purchased by the Aid Association for Lutherans. In 1946 Harold and Clara Vorreyer purchase the NW 1/4 of the SE 1/4. The Vorreyer family sold it to Donald and Anne Marie Jaroch in 1965 and 1973.

    Record Type: Archive

    
14. Abstract for the property known as Anglers Restaurant at the intersection of County Road W and Tower Road. 1872-1987 - Note: the abstract is in reverse order. Attached is a summary of the real estate transfers to help follow the ownership changes.

    Record Type: Archive

    
15. Abstract for the property known as the Fireplace Inn. 1872-1987 - The document includes ownership transfers of many different lots from the Rest Lake dam and logging camp on Vance Lake to The Fireplace Inn on Tower Road. Attached are summary real estate transfers by lot, or groups of lots, to help follow ownership.

    Record Type: Archive

    
16. Advertisement for Copeland's Cove cottages and tavern. 1974-1978 - Owned by Tom and Evelyn Copeland. Current location is 5870 Highway 51. Trap shooting range was offered by 1977.

    Record Type: Archive

    
17. Advertisement for exotic entertainment at 30-30 Lodge on Vance Lake. ca 1960s

    ca 1970s

    Record Type: Archive

    
18. Advertisements for Schultz' Red Feather Lodge 1958-1994 - Owned by Ed and Norma Schultz. After Ed passed away in 1976, Norma continued to run the resort until her retirement in 1994, after which her daughter Cheryl Saari Holm took over operations. For a period of time there was a lakeside tavern on the property.

    Record Type: Archive

    
19. Aerial photographs of Harry's Supermarket building, Coan's Rustic Manor, Ehlert's grocery and laundromat and McClellan's The Junction sporting goods and gift shop.. 1979-1980s - This area was fondly named "Manitowish Junction" by Harry Kaczmarek. These Highway 51 businesses are technically in the Town of Boulder Junction though are just south of the Manitowish Waters township line.

    Record Type: Photo

    
20. Article about the history of Ilg's Camp/Resort on Rest Lake. 1890s-1973 - The article was written by Logan Duerst for the MWHS web page and the March 2022 newsletter.

    Record Type: Archive