Related Records

1. "All Hims are Hers" All Male Revue at Koerner's Spider Lake Auditorium. 8/24/1950 - Left to Right: John "Mac" McFarland, John Snyder, Adolf Mussatti, Charlie Rayala Sr., ?, Chuck Johnson, Ed Pangburn, Corky, Cal LaPorte, ?, ?, Bill Kahn, Orville Ratliff, Tom Crawford, Ted Daniels.

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2. 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.

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3. 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

   
4. 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

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

   2/2023

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6. Musicians of Manitowish: The Koerner family 1913-1941 - The Koerner family was part of the area music scene since 1913. Their resort was a regular venue for live entertainment. The family was quite musical.

   2/2023

   Record Type: Archive

   
7. Newspaper clippings promoting dance at Virgin Forest Park sponsored by the Manitowish Waters Chapter of the Izaak Walton League. 7/1927 - Iron County Miner (Hurley, WI)

   1927

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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. Summer Fun at Koerner's Spider Lake Resort By JoAnn Miller - An article about the activities available at Koerner's resort over the years. As evidenced by attached newspaper clippings, the resort auditorium served as a venue for local and regional events. The resort also hosted Miss Wisconsin and her court for the visit to the Northwoods.

   5/2021

   Record Type: Archive

   
10. 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.

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11. 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

    
12. 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"

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

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

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15. 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.

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16. Voss' Palm Garden dance hall, coffee shop and gas station along Highway 10 (later Hwy 51). ca 1927-1930 - The dance hall was later split in half horizontally with the front section becoming the Coffee Shop (with the entrance to the left) and the back half with the fireplace becoming the table seating area of the Coffee Shop. (See Photos Catalog #2018.2.126 to see this room with the fireplace). The girl standing just to the right of the fireplace is Marie Pepowski (1898-1989).

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17. Voss' Palm Gardens dance hall ca mid 1930s - Four female staff members in uniforms of long skirts, white peasant blouses and Dutch hats. The dancehall was built in 1933.

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