Related Records

1. 1982 Chamber guide - Manitowish Waters Chamber of Commerce 1982 Vacationland brochure

   Chamber of Commerce Collection

   Record Type: Library

   
2. 1983 Chamber brochure - Manitowish Waters Chamber of Commerce 1983 VacationLand brochure

   Chamber of Commerce Collection

   Record Type: Library

   
3. 1984 Chamber brochure - Manitowish Waters Chamber of Commerce 1984 VacationLand brochure

   Chamber of Commerce Collection

   Record Type: Library

   
4. 1985 Chamber brochure - Manitowish Waters Chamber of Commerce 1985 VacationLand brochure

   Chamber of Commerce Collection

   Record Type: Library

   
5. 1986 Chamber brochure - Manitowish Waters Chamber of Commerce 1986 VacationLand brochure

   Chamber of Commerce Collection

   Record Type: Library

   
6. 1987 Chamber guide - Manitowish Waters Chamber of Commerce 1987 Vacationland brochure

   Chamber of Commerce Collection

   Record Type: Library

   
7. 1988 Chamber brochure - Manitowish Waters Chamber of Commerce 1988 VacationLand brochure

   Chamber of Commerce Collection

   Record Type: Library

   
8. 1989 Chamber brochure - Manitowish Waters Chamber of Commerce 1989 VacationLand brochure

   Chamber of Commerce Collection

   Record Type: Library

   
9. 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

   
10. 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

    
11. Accomplished violinist, Manitowish resident, Anna May LaPorte. 1922- ca 1980s - Anna May was educated and trained on the violin. She lived in Texas, Memphis and Milwaukee before moving to northern Wisconsin. She performed around the area and played in a band called the Rhythm Queen with sisters Geraldine and Phylis Andrews. The sign on the parade float says "Kitchen Band" although this band was a different Manitowish Waters group. The float was sponsored by the Greenhouse in Manitowish owned Ralph & Mabel Gaulke. Their son Harlan is pictured sitting next to Anna Mae.

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12. Advertisement for Alonso's Cozy Cove cottages and tavern. 1982-1988 - Owned by Jack and Joan Alonso. Current location is 5870 Highway 51.

    Record Type: Archive

    
13. 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

    
14. Advertisements for the Fireplace Inn 1986-2005 - The restaurant was located at the corner of County Road W and Tower Road. Owned by Hanalore "Honey" Mackin with operational assistance from her husband Nick Greran. Note, the Fireplace Inn was previously located on County Road W in Winchester, WI.

    Record Type: Archive

    
15. A Midsummer Night's Dream- an article by Kay Krans about the history of the annual bluegrass festival at Cozy Cove. 1988-2023 - Jerry Florian purchased the Cozy Cove in 1988 and established the annual Midsummer Bluegrass festival featuring top musicians.

    2/2023

    Record Type: Archive

    
16. Annette Tellefson ice fishing on Stone Lake. ca early 1980s - Island and ice fishing shack in the background.

    Record Type: Photo

    
17. Aschenbrenner's Manitowish Waters Resort on Spider Lake. 1963-1984 - Louie and Hildy Aschenbrenner purchased the resort from Eric Mader in 1962 and contined to operate it as Aschenbrenner's Manitowish Waters Resort.

    Record Type: Archive

    
18. Bartling's Alderwood Resort 1988- - Purchased by Bartling's Manitowish Cranberry Co. from the estate of Floyd & Baye Christensen in 1988. Mike and Barbara Bartling operated the property as a seasonal resort until 2015 when son David and daughter-in-law Becca took over management. A year round lake front home was added to the short-term rental pool in 2018.

    Record Type: Photo

    
19. Betzer's Alder Lake Resort. Includes photos, advertisements, brochure, obituary for Ray Betzer and brief history of the property. ca 1937-1970 - Ray Betzer purchased the property from Robert Loveless and originally advertised it as "Cottages in the Pine Woods". After his death in 1970 Ray's sister Evelyn Ethel inherited the property. Dan Fox helped her manage it from 1974- early 1980s. In July 1986 the property was sold to former guests Dick and Muriel Henske and was converted to private residences.

    Record Type: Photo

    
20. Blue Bayou Inn Restaurant - Chamber of Commerce advertisements 1980-2024 - Restaurant was established by Chef Walter and Rita Mazur; the Mazur family continued Walt's legacy after his death in 1994. Located on Highway 51 on the old Spider Lake Resort property (Buck's and Koerner's) on Manitowish Lake.

    Record Type: Archive