Related Records

1. "20th Century Pioneers...Carving Out Cranberry Lands in the Northwoods" by Dave Engel August 1991 - The MW Cranberry growers hosted the Wisconsin State Cranberry Grower's summer meeting and field day on August 7,1991 at Bartling's Manitowish Cranberry. This article was published in the day's program guide.

   1991

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2. Aerial view of Alder Lake capturing development before WWII. 1937 - Wisconsin Historic Aerial Imagery Finder (WHAIF) https://maps.sco.wisc.edu/WHAIFinder/#7/44.750/-89.750

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3. Aerial view of Little Trout Lake capturing development before WWII. 1937 - Wisconsin Historic Aerial Imagery Finder (WHAIF) https://maps.sco.wisc.edu/WHAIFinder/#7/44.750/-89.750

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4. An article about how John "Mac" and June McFarland became cranberry pioneers and what life was like in MW in the mid 1940s. 1925-1947 - McFarland Cranberry Co hosted the Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association summer meeting and field day in 1995. This article was included in the event program.

   1995

   Record Type: Archive

   
5. Article discussing new cranberry marshes being developed in Manitowish Waters and northern Wisconsin. 1948 - Publisher: Milwaukee Sentinel Farm section

   7/5/1948

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6. Award presented to Betty & Frank Koller for their contributions to the cranberry industry and research as well as to the community of Manitowish Waters. 1995 - Award was presented by the Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association (WSCGA).

   1995

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7. "Bob Town"- Picture of a boat house and boats most likely at one end of Richard Southgate's hand dug canals to/from his summer estate on Little Trout Lake. 1898 - "Bob Town" was named after Southgate's fishing guide, right hand man and caretaker, Robert "Bob" Loveless, who built the first few cabins at Southgate's summer estate on Little Trout Lake. The tall man standing in front might be Southgate.

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8. Canal, lock and boathouse on Alder Lake. ca 1920s - This photo was taken at the termination of the canal connecting Little Trout Lake to Alder Lake. The canal system was build by Richard Southgate who had a summer estate on Little Trout Lake. Current location is Fire #12994 Alder Lake Road

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9. Canal, lock and boathouse on Alder Lake. ca 1920s - This photo was taken at the termination of the canal connecting Little Trout Lake to Alder Lake. The canal system was build by Richard Southgate who had a summer estate on Little Trout Lake. Current location is Fire #12994 Alder Lake Road

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10. Carl Christensen oral history interview transcribed. 1930-1993 - Carl Christensen narrative of his personal history in Manitowish Waters. Narrative transcribed from an oral history interview conducted in 1993. Available at Koller Library.

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11. Cranberry history articles in the MW Chamber of Commerce guides 1944-1977 - Two different articles about the history of cranberry marshes in Manitowish Waters. Written by Michael J. Dunn III for the Chamber of Commerce visitor guides.

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12. Cranberry marsh ads in Chamber of Commerce Visitor Guides 1956-2019

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13. "Cranberry Ranch is Taking Shape" 9/22/1947 - A newspaper article about the cranberry marshes being built along Little Trout Lake in Manitowish Waters.

    9/22/1947

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14. "Early Cranberry Life in Manitowish Waters" - transcript of interview with John and Barbara McFarland 2/24/2015 - John's parents, John "Mac" and June, were two of the cranberry pioneers establishing cranberry marshes in MW in the mid 1940s. John and Barbara became sole owners in 1976 and then sold the property to Northland Cranberry Co. in 1996.

    2015

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15. Flambeau Canal a Fascinating History Story- a Lakeland Times article. 1968 - The article discusses the man made canals used to transport Richard Southgate, Marvin Hewitt (Hughitt) and visitors from the railroad stop in Lac du Flambeau to their summer estate on Little Trout Lake.

    5/23/1968

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16. Google map edited to illustrate the canal system connecting Little Trout Lake to Alder Lake and White Sand in Lac du Flambeau. ca 1915-1930 - Richard Southgate had the canal system build to reach his estate on Little Trout Lake from various railroad sidings.

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17. Growing Up on Alder Lake by Ella Loveless Kassien 1872-1942 - A narrative written by Ella Loveless Kassien discussing the life of her father, Robert (Bob) Loveless.The narrative covers his time in Manitowish Waters including his sawmill, Virgin Forest Park and store along Highway 10. It reveals what life was like for early settlers in this area. Ella also shares memories of growing up on Alder Lake with her siblings.

    8/29/1999

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18. Guest house at the Southgate estate on Little Trout Lake. ca 1916

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19. History of Bartling's Manitowish Cranberry Company 1946-2022 - Delbert and Myrtle Bartling were two cranberry marsh pioneers establishing one of the MW farms in 1946. As of 2022, generation 4 of the Bartling family continues to grow cranberries and live in this community.

    2022

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20. History of the Manitowish Waters cranberry farms by 3rd generation grower Michael Bartling. 1898-2022 - Includes a history of the property where the original cranberry marshes were built as well as a discussion about cranberry plants, why they grow in MW, where the farms are located, who the agricultural pioneers were, when they arrived (1946) and the transition of ownership over the years.

    2022

    Record Type: Archive