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1. Local historian Kay Krans' narrative about the early history of Spider Lake School (1915) and Rest Lake School (1924) in Manitowish Waters. 1915-1926 - This article discusses the first local schools in the context of the history and operation of one room schools across the state of Wisconsin.

   03/2020

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2. School in Manitowish, WI ca early 1900s - The first school was built in 1892. A new building was built in 1908 after fire destroyed the original school. It was located along today's Highway 51, just south of the intersection with Highway 47. It is still a private residence in 2025.

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3. Spider Lake School. 1915 - This school opened in 1915 with a handful of students. It's student population grew through 1930. The schoolhouse was located on Deer Park Road and often referred to as the Deer Park School.

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4. Spider Lake School building. ca 1915-1930's - This one-room school was located down Deer Park Road and was attended by children from the south end of the community. The building was moved from the lumber town of Buswell on Papoose Lake after the mill town burned in 1910.

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5. Spider Lake School ca 1920s - The schoolhouse was located on Deer Park Road and often referred to as the Deer Park School. The first teacher was Albina Dulic Sleight.

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6. The Schools in Manitowish Waters as presented by Marie Pepowski, Town Treasurer in 1966. Late 1800s - mid 1960s - Mrs. Pepowski discusses the progression of school options for area children, including the different school locations and teachers including colorful tales of how some children were transported.

   3/1/1966

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