Related Records

1. 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

   Record Type: Archive

   
2. Brief biography of Robert Loveless, Manitowish Waters pioneer 1924 - Taken from the book History of Lincoln, Oneida and Vilas Counties published in 1924

   1924

   Record Type: Archive

   
3. Constructing Robert Loveless' Virgin Forest Pavilion on Alder Lake ca 1923-1924 - Built by Palmer Hanson, this dance hall was 6030 sq. ft. and could hold up to 500 people. The lumber used in its construction was all milled at the Loveless sawmill.

   Record Type: Photo

   
4. Dolly Tirpe Remembers Manitowish Waters- a 1999 two-part Lakeland Times newspaper feature story by Joyce Laabs. 1871-1998 - Dolly recounts the story of her father Robert Loveless, an early settler and entrepreneur in the area. She shares stories and information about her husband and children as well. Included in the record is a page from her journal of recollections detailing much the same information as in the newspaper article.

   1999

   Record Type: Archive

   
5. Douglas/Desris recording about family history in MW. - Marlene Douglas Desris and her brother Drake Douglas reminisce about spending summers at Betzer's Resort on Alder Lake and subsequently owning property on the Trout River. ca 1940-2020

   6/24/2020

   Record Type: Archive

   
6. 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

   Record Type: Archive

   
7. Live From Virgin Forest Park! by Kay Krans 1923-1940 - An article about the dance pavilion, Virgin Forest Park, on Alder Lake.

   2/2023

   Record Type: Archive

   
8. Robert Loveless: The Northwoods Jack of All Trades by Kay Krans 1891-1949 - The article recounts Loveless' life in the Manitowish Waters area including his many entrepreneurial pursuits. Learn about his Virgin Forest Park dance pavilion on Alder Lake during the Roaring 1920s and Prohibition.

   2/2021

   Record Type: Archive

   
9. Ticket to Midnight Luncheon at Virgin Forest Park Pavilion dance hall- Alder Lake. 8/25/1928 - Dance hall owned by Robert Loveless on his resort property Virgin Forest Park.

   Record Type: Photo

   
10. Virgin Forest Park-a place to come and enjoy music, picnics and have a good time. 1927 - The "park" was 204 acres with about 2 million board feet of virgin pine trees.The large log paneled building was decorated with deer heads, horns and birds. As guests arrived, they may have been met by Billy and Lucy- two resident bears.

    9/10/1927

    Record Type: Archive

    
11. Virgin Forest Park Dance Pavilion 1924 - Loveless Photo collection Virgin Forest Park Pavilion interior - shows stage with piano, tables on the right of the photo. On a duplicate of this photo a handwritten caption is printed on the bottom. It reads "Alright lets have a tune 1924"

    Record Type: Photo

    
12. Virgin Forest Park Pavilion 1924 - Loveless Photo Collection Pavilion - interior tables and bar visible (No caption by Ella except for the year 1924)

    Record Type: Photo

    
13. Virgin Forest Park Pavilion 1924-1935 - Interior of Robert Loveless' Virgin Forest Pavilion and dance hall. The building was 52' x 116'.

    Record Type: Photo

    
14. Virgin Forest Pavilion exterior- Alder Lake 1924-1940 - Owned by Robert Loveless. Orchestras or bands were brought in from all over the state during this era of Prohibition. The roof collapsed from snow load in 1940. Mrs. Loveless sold all property by 1942. Included is the Loveless 1910 deed and a plat map for this property.

    Record Type: Photo