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1. Abstract for Lange's Sylvan Lodge property 1907-1920 - 1907: US Government sells to Grant A. Beeman 1908-1909: Beeman has mortgage with Loren Doriot 1909 :Grant sells to Romey and Frances Theriault 1910-1913: Theriault has mortgage with Martin Noskwviak 10/9/1920:Theriault sells to Paul and Minnie Lange

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2. Abstract for property along the south shore of Manitowish Lake, Alder Lake Road. T42N R5E S22 Lots 6 & 7 1874-1939 - Sequence of ownership: USA<1874, John Ross 1874, Warren & Ellen McCord 1885, Laird Norton Co 1885, American Immigration Co (Chippewa Falls) 1906, John Nichols & Ervin Frissell 1907, John Nichols 1911, Charles H. Doriot 1919, 1922 & 1926, Harry & Mary Bell Hurd 1922 (Woodchuck Hollow area), Albert & Maude Johnson 1922 (Woodchuck Hollow area), William Franzen 1935, Elizabeth Holzman 1935 & 1939.

   1939

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3. Abstract for property along the south shore of Manitowish Lake along Alder Lake Road. T42N R5E S22 Lot 7 1874-1947 - Sequence of ownership: USA<1874, John Ross 1874, Warren & Ellen McCord 1885, Laird Norton Co 1885, American Immigration Co (Chippewa Falls) 1906, John Nichols & Ervin Frissell 1907, John Nichols 1911, Charles H. Doriot 1919, 1922 & 1926, Harry & Mary Bell Hurd 1922 (Woodchuck Hollow area),William Franzen 1935, Elizabeth Holzman 1935 & 1939.

   1947

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4. Abstract for property known as Deer Park Lodge on Manitowish Lake. T42N R5E S23 Lot 3 and part of Lot 2; SW 1/4 of Section 24 1901-1962 - Sequence of ownership: USA<1901, Joseph LaMotte 1899-1901,Cassius Paine 1902, John Paine 1905, August Pleiss 1909, Max Engemann 1910, Alma Graf 1914, Moses Goldman 1917, Catherine Bell Doriot 1917,Globe Investment Co 1928 (sheriff sale), Wm. Franzen (sheriff sale) 1935, Elizabeth Holzman 1939 & 1941 (from 1935 land contract) and Ben & Ruth Epstein 1948 & 1959.

   4/1962

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5. Advertisement for "Fish, Frog or Chicken Dinner" at Deer Park Lodge. 1924 - Ironwood Daily Globe 7/19/1924

   7/19/1924

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6. Aerial images of Koerner's Spider Lake Resort ca 1930s-1940s - These pictures are from a Koerner's Spider Lake Resort photo album. A couple of pictures of resort buildings included.

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7. Aerial images of Koerner's Spider Lake Resort ca 1940s - Three different views of the resort property

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8. Aerial photo of Manitowish Lake 1957 - Looking over Deer Park Lodge toward Highway 51. Source: University of Wisconsin Digitized Collections; WI DNR Collection; Negative 15147 https//digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/FTA74Q63BA7WU8B

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9. Aerial postcards of Little Star, Manitowish and Spider Lakes ca 1960s

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10. An article about muskie fishing that opens with the legend of Chief Manitowish and haunted Manito Island (referred to as Ship Island). 9/25/1921 - The reporter discusses the legend of Ship Island being surrounded by a chain of fire to frighten the "pale face" away. He goes on say the Manitowish waters offer exciting fishing experiences and an array of beautiful woodland animals.

    9/25/1921

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11. An Outing of Waukesha Men in the Wilds of Wisconsin 9/27/1900 - An article telling of a fishing trip to the Manitowish waters and surrounding area. Interesting references: Dan Devine, George Buck, water levels, Divide's logging camp, Lafin's on Big Lake, moonshine, plus many others. The author of the article, A.H.Y., could be the Waukesha Freeman owner, author Henry Youmans.

    1900

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12. Article about the drowning of two crew members working on the highway bridge at the narrows between Manitowish and Spider Lakes. 1915 - The workers were adding a concrete floor to the bridge structure.

    1915

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13. A timeline and supporting documentation for the ownership of the Buck's/Koerners'/Blue Bayou property on Manitowish & Spider Lakes. 1887-2024 - Included are newspaper clippings and recollections by family of one of the owners.

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14. Barber Shop Music Songbook from the Oval Bar at Koerner's Spider Lake Resort 1946-1952 - The Oval Bar sponsored a sing-a-long "nite".

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15. Beach front at Koerner's Resort, Manitowish Lake side of the property. ca 1920s-1950s - These pictures are from a Koerner's Spider Lake Resort photo album.

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16. Beach front at Koerner's Spider Lake Resort. ca 1930s - Manitou Island in the background.

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

    Family/Historical Narratives & images

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18. Biography of Romey Theriault 1886-1921 - Born in Canada in 1868, Theriault moved to the US in 1880 and Manitowish Waters area in 1901. He worked on the construction of the Rest Lake dam, as a logger, then a guide for Buck's resort. He tried his hand at farming on Manitowish Lake and eventually settled as the caretaker for P.D.Durant at Rest Lake Lodge. He continued on as caretaker of the property for another 21 years after Durant sold to Charles Nash.

    Family/Historical Narratives & images

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19. "Birching in the Big Woods". The author recounts a 70 mile birch bark canoe route from the Land O' Lakes area to the railroad depot in Manitowish WI, passing through the Manitowish chain of lakes. 1890 - A series of four articles in Shields Magazine,written by G.O. Shields, titled "Birching in the Big Woods, detailing the author's October 1890 Northwoods fishing and hunting trip via birch bark canoe with guide E.M. Clark. The 70 mile wilderness water route started in the Land O' Lakes area and passed through Boulder Junction, Presque Isle and Manitowish Waters. The author writes about staying at a logging camp below the Rest Lake dam on their way down the Manitowish River to the train depot in Manitowish, WI. The articles discuss camping, hunting and the hardships of such an endeavor in 1890.

    Fishing Collection

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20. Blue Bayou Inn & Restaurant 1998-2019 - Included are images of merchandise for sale: excerpts of Walt's Lagniappe cookbook and a branded ball cap.

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