Related Records

1. 1956 Chamber brochure - Manitowish Waters Chamber of Commerce 1956 Vacation Days brochure

   Chamber of Commerce Collection

   Record Type: Library

   
2. 1963 Chamber brochure 25th anniversary edition - Manitowish Waters Chamber of Commerce

   Chamber of Commerce Collection

   Record Type: Library

   
3. 1965 Chamber brochure - Manitowish Waters Chamber of Commerce 1965 Vacation Days brochure

   Chamber of Commerce Collection

   Record Type: Library

   
4. 1966 Chamber brochure - Manitowish Waters Chamber of Commerce 1966 Vacation Days brochure

   Chamber of Commerce Collection

   Record Type: Library

   
5. 1968 Chamber brochure - Manitowish Waters Chamber of Commerce 1968 Vacation Days brochure

   Chamber of Commerce Collection

   Record Type: Library

   
6. Abe LaFave brief biography and tales of being a pioneer family in the Northwoods. ca 1880s-1920s - Includes Abe's 1931 homestead claim certificate. T42N R6E S18 Lot 7

   Record Type: Archive

   
7. Abstract for the property known as Anglers Restaurant at the intersection of County Road W and Tower Road. 1872-1987 - Note: the abstract is in reverse order. Attached is a summary of the real estate transfers to help follow the ownership changes.

   Record Type: Archive

   
8. Abstract for the property known as the Fireplace Inn. 1872-1987 - The document includes ownership transfers of many different lots from the Rest Lake dam and logging camp on Vance Lake to The Fireplace Inn on Tower Road. Attached are summary real estate transfers by lot, or groups of lots, to help follow ownership.

   Record Type: Archive

   
9. Advertisement for Alonso's Cozy Cove cottages and tavern. 1982-1988 - Owned by Jack and Joan Alonso. Current location is 5870 Highway 51.

   Record Type: Archive

   
10. Advertisement for Copeland's Cove cottages and tavern. 1974-1978 - Owned by Tom and Evelyn Copeland. Current location is 5870 Highway 51. Trap shooting range was offered by 1977.

    Record Type: Archive

    
11. Advertisement for exotic entertainment at 30-30 Lodge on Vance Lake. ca 1960s

    ca 1970s

    Record Type: Archive

    
12. Advertisement for Miller Bay Resort 1961 & 1964 - Owned by Harel and Alice Miller. Current location is 5870 Highway 51.

    Record Type: Archive

    
13. Advertisements for Anglers restaurant and tavern 2015-2016 - Located at the corner of County Road W and Tower Road. Owned by Paul Habram. The restaurant was still operating in April 2024, though had been listed for sale on and off.

    Record Type: Archive

    
14. 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.

    Record Type: Archive

    
15. 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

    Record Type: Archive

    
16. 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.

    Record Type: Archive

    
17. Advertisements for the Fireplace Inn 1986-2005 - The restaurant was located at the corner of County Road W and Tower Road. Owned by Hanalore "Honey" Mackin with operational assistance from her husband Nick Greran. Note, the Fireplace Inn was previously located on County Road W in Winchester, WI.

    Record Type: Archive

    
18. Ashtray from Hughes' 30-30 Lodge ca 1970s

    Ashtray

    Record Type: Object

    
19. Bar at Circle Lily Lodge ca 1940s - Owned by Laffin's. Postcard note says the sender was Laffin's cousin.

    Record Type: Photo

    
20. Bar at Voss' Birchwood Lodge in the building along Highway 10 (now Highway 51). Note the line up of slot machines on the left. ca 1935 - Originally Voss' Palm Garden dance hall, this building was later divided into the Coffee Shop and Voss' Bar. Slot machines provided an additional source of revenue for businesses during difficult financial times.

    Record Type: Photo