Related Records

1. Advertisements for Jones' Lakeview Lodge on Benson Lake and the Manitowish River. 1950s

   Record Type: Archive

   
2. Alderwood- Not the last resort...nor the first-- by Matt Stegemiller June 2025 - Matt chronicled the history of Alderwood Resort on Alder Lake for the Judkins/Stegemiller/Skoronski annual family fun newsletter titled The Northwoods Bar & Moose. Matt's family has stayed at the resort since 1993 though they have vacationed in the area since the 1940s.

   June 2025

   Record Type: Archive

   
3. 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

   
4. Biography of Charles H. Doriot Sr. 1885-1924 - The biography discusses Doriot's Deer Park Lodge at length.

   Family/Historical Narratives & images

   Record Type: Library

   
5. Brochure for Jones' Lakeview Lodge on Benson Lake and the Manitowish River. 1950s

   Record Type: Archive

   
6. Flying "P" Guest Ranch 1956 - Purchased by the Poiron's as an extension to their "Flying P" riding stables. The resort was located on Rest Lake, off of County W just before the intersection with County K. The lodge had 10 bedrooms and there were 2 cabins on the property as well.

   1956 & 1963

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7. Generations of Ilg's prospered in Manitowish Waters By Jean Rein for the Lakeland Times 6/22/1999 - An article talking about the long history of the Ilg family and their resort on Rest Lake as Joe Ilg, Jr., the last family member living on the property, prepares move to Washington State.

   6/22/1999

   Record Type: Archive

   
8. History of Manitowish Waters narrative from 1965-1972 Chamber of Commerce guides and an updated page 3 published in the 1973-78 guides. - Written by historian Michael Dunn III, this narrative covers the area's history from the Ojibwe inhabitants to fur trading, logging, railroads, establishment of the Town and services, development of tourism, resorts, recreation, schools, retail and manufacturing, all in 3 pages! Also attached is page 3 from 1979-1986 published narrative with added images of the airport and Fire Department.

   1965-1986

   Record Type: Archive

   
9. Judy Ilg Peterson interview 2020 - Judy talks about how her grandparents, Leonore and Joe Ilg Sr., came to open the Joe Ilg Camp on Rest Lake. She reminisces about growing up in Manitowish Waters after her parents took over the resort.

   9/21/2020

   Record Type: Archive

   
10. LaFave's Island Lake Resort 1897-1967 - Resort ads in the Chamber of Commerce guides 1938-1966. Included is a 1947 demographic questionaire submitted to the Aeronautics Board by LaFaves.

    Record Type: Archive

    
11. LaFave's Island Lake Resorts brochure. ca 1920s - Includes a map of Island Lake noting potential fishing spots.

    ca 1920s

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12. Michael Dunn III "A Look Back" historical overview of Manitowish Waters published in the 1987-1992 Chamber of Commerce guides. 1600-1999 - The overview covers the period from the 1600s to 1999. The document discusses the Chippewa Indians, logging, resorts, tourism, summer homes, fishing, agriculture and economic and business development. Attached are two documents, both with the same text. One history has images embedded and the other is text only.

    Record Type: Archive

    
13. News clippings for Joe Havlick's resort, Keego Lodge, on Big Lake. 1940s - A classified ad and a clipping reporting the sale of the property to Moose Ryberg.

    1940s

    Record Type: Archive

    
14. Northern Lights Hotel owned by Henry & Sophie Kuhnert 1930-1941 - Originally built by Otto Oestreich in 1928, Kuhnert was the next to own it. Zigray's purchased the resort from Kuhnert in 1941. Included is Henry's 1959 obituary.

    Record Type: Archive

    
15. Northern Lights Resort 1955-1958 - The Northern Lights Hotel & Resort was owned by the Van Syoc's and Doudno's for a couple of years. In 1958, the previous owner Albert Zigray repossessed the property.

    Record Type: Archive

    
16. Patterson's Manitowish River Resort ca mid 1940s- 1961 - Newspaper and Chamber of Commerce Visitor Guides advertisements.

    Record Type: Archive

    
17. Red Feather Lodge owned by Mr. and Mrs. John Ziemba from 1944-1950. By 1952 the proprietor was listed as Harold Ziemba. 1944-1955 - Images of the resort and mid 1940s advertising.

    Record Type: Photo

    
18. Sky Lodge on Clear Lake 1946-1956 - Advertised as a modern resort with fine fishing, a sand beach, excellent food and hay fever relief. Record includes a news clipping about a fire at the Lodge in 1953.

    Record Type: Archive

    
19. Stationery from Jones' Lakeview Lodge on Benson Lake and the Manitowish River. 1950s

    1957

    Record Type: Archive