Related Records

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

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2. An article about a fishing trip to Joe Ilg's Camp. 10/1933 - Joe Ilg entertained fishermen at his summer fishing camp on Rest Lake. Joe had a reputation for catching a variety of fish in the lakes and rivers.

   3/1/1935

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3. An article detailing "almost forgotten" businesses and locations in Manitowish and Manitowish Waters as reported by historian Michael Dunn. 10/2004 - Dunn's notes begin in Manitowish and travel south on Highway 51 including downtown Manitowish Waters.

   2004

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4. Benson Lake rail line. circa 1910 - This standard U.S.G.S. topographic map was annotated by civil engineer and railroad historian James P. Kaysen to show the location of existing and defunct rail lines around the communities of Winchester and Manitowish Waters. Kaysen enhanced about 1,200 maps this way, typically drawing rail lines in red ink and adding statistical and historical information about lumber companies and railroads in the margins. This section of the map shows the Flambeau Lumber rail line on the south, south west side of MW and the spur into Benson Lake. Date annotated: 1981 Source: Wisconsin Historical Society URL:http://content.wisconsinhistory.org/cdm/singleitem/collection/maps/id/3144/rec/38 Digital ID: none Image ID: none Page #:1

   circa 1910

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

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6. Hunter's Camp O Woods ca 1940s - Owned by Ed Hunter Sr.and then Ed Jr. They sold the resort to Jones (Lakewood Lodge) and eventually moved to Minocqua, WI.

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7. Lakewood Lodge - postcard ca 1950s - Jones' Lakewood Lodge on Benson Lake and the Manitowish River - postcard image from David Bohnett postcard collection. Harland and Lorraine Jones operated the resort 1946-1990 when the cabins were sold to long time guests for private cottages.

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8. Obituary for Harland Jones of Lakewood Lodge. 1913-1990 2/26/1990 - Harland Jones and his wife Lorraine owned Lakewood Lodge for 40 years. He was a manager at Trueflight Mfg from 1966-1982. He was a past president of the Manitowish Waters Chamber of Commerce.

   2/26/1990

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9. Outers Book- Recreation article discussing fishing in Dam, Sturgeon and Benson Lakes. May 1918 - This is a second article written by Mr. Potter describing fishing on the Manitowish Waters chain. He aims to "furnish accurate, dependable information concerning the fishing grounds in (Dam, Sturgeon and Benson) lakes for the benefit of the anglers who would like to fish them but cannot afford to employ guides"

   Fishing Collection

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10. Real Estate transfers published: Camp of the Woods on Benson Lake; Tower Inn by Vance Lake; Waukegan Lodge on Fawn Lake. 7/6/1944 - Edwin Hunter sold "Camp of the Woods" to Robert Kimmell. Jo Bernard sold the Tower Inn to William Garber (Hurley). Loren DeWoody sold Waukegan Lodge to the Westfalt's (Westin's Holiday Lodge?) and purchased "Hull Place" on Fawn Lake.

    June 1944

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11. Record sturgeon caught by Tom Sleight on Benson Lake. 1962 - Chicago Tribune clipping

    9/28/1962

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

    1957

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13. Three newspaper articles discussing the great muskie and walleye pike fishing in the Manitowish waters area and the comfortable accommodations at Red Feather Camp. 1923-1928 - The articles relate how easy it is to access all the lakes on the chain and below the dam. Included a 1926 map showing Nichol's Red Feather Camp.

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