Related Records

1. Abstract for lots 79,80 &81 in Shore Acres development on south-east end of Rest Lake. 1894-1912 - E.R. Perkins, developer of Shore Acres, acquired the property in 1910. It was later owned by the Mark Leistickow family until his death in 2021 when the Manitowish Waters Lakes Assoc acquired it to keep as an undeveloped lot per Mr. Leistickow's wishes. Current address 13585 Oak Street.

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2. Advertisements for Nichols' Red Feather Camp aka Red Feather Lodge 1923-1944 - Owned by Charles and Judith Nichols.

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3. Advertisements for Red Feather Lodge 1995- current - Previously owned by her parents, Ed and Norma Schultz, Cheryl Saari Holm took over ownership in 1995.

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4. 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.

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5. Advertisements for Strum's Chateau aka Strum's Resort 1946-1956 - Owned by Mr. & Mrs. Walter Strum. Current location is 5870 Highway 51. Chamber guide listing only 1953-1956

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6. Advertisements for The Chateau aka Christensen's Tourist Court and Christensen's Cottages 1934-1944 - Owned by Carl Christensen. Current location is 5870 Highway 51.

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7. Aerial photo postcards of Island, Spider, Rest and Vance Lakes. ca 1960s

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8. Aerial view of Rest Lake by the dam. ca 1930 - Image shows the Northern Lights Hotel, the Win-Mar, the old Chippewa Lumber and Boom logging camp buildings and the Tower Tea Room.

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9. A letter written by Governor Patrick Lucey to the WI State Senate not approving the sale of leased land on Rest Lake in Manitowish Waters by the DNR (Serbin Park or Rest Lake Park) He endorses the concept of establishing leases for the occupants. 1976 - A parcel of land on Rest Lake was purchased by the state of WI in 1909 and leased to a private party in 1920. The lease was terminated in 1972. The DNR subsequently wanted to sell this parcel. An agreement was reached to allow for a lifetime lease by the current occupants. The property this discusses is Serbin Park or Rest Lake Park.

   Leased Lands

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10. A narrative written by historian Kay Krans about the 1/28/1922 murder of Jack Powers by John Donahue on Big Lake. - The narrative is a compilation of various people's memories about that event.

    2023

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11. 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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12. An excerpt from the American Angler magazine about Dan Devine guiding fishing parties from the Manitowish railroad station to Presque Isle Lake, via the Manitowish chain. 1896-97 - Devine would meet the fishermen at the Rest Lake dam and boat them to Clear Lake where they would travel via foot to Papoose Lake and then boat to Presque Isle Lake.

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13. 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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14. A pamphlet from the 1933 World's Fair in Chicago titled "A Century of Progress- Presenting the Lumber Industries House". It details the architecture and construction of the house which was in the Homes of Tomorrow Exhibit. - Harry Joseph purchased this house, had it dismantled, shipped to Manitowish Waters and re-assembled on his Rest Lake property. Source information: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1933_Homes_of_Tomorrow_Exhibition https://www.lib.uchicago.edu/ead/pdf/century0031.pdf

    1933

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15. 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.

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16. Article from the Elizabethville Echo in PA discusses the effective use of the fish lock at the Rest Lake Dam. 8/2/1934 - The article also discusses how the fish lock operates.

    8/2/1934

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17. Article written by historian Michael Dunn about train service in the Manitowish Waters vicinity. 2017 - The article covers the evolution of railroads in our area. It discusses rail companies, tracks, operations, locomotives and services provided.

    2017

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18. Arvid Seppala photos including an ad for Seppala's Cottages on Rest Lake. ca 1930s-1954 - Arvid lived on Rest Lake, current address 13828 Ilg Road (Long's). He was a mason and a guide. He would troll with silver spoon tackle and row all around Rest Lake. A frequent customer of his was Mr. Corson (owned what is now Murphy's, 6014 Zephyr Point Lane). Arvid was in charge of the timbers at the dam to control the lake level; he went through the dam twice!

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19. A series of news clippings documenting the Staar family's time at their seasonal cottage on the Rest Lake island near the channel. - Frank and Minnie Staar (Chicago) owned the island and a small mainland parcel since approx 1905. By the fall of 1910, Judge George Kersten was listed as "visiting" and the island was referred to as the Staar and Kersten cottage. Daughter Minna marries Judge George Kersten in 1912. The island was later referred to as "Kersten's Island".

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20. At Ilg's Camp on Rest Lake. ca 1916 - Group of children at the resort.

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