Related Records

1. "20th Century Pioneers...Carving Out Cranberry Lands in the Northwoods" by Dave Engel August 1991 - The MW Cranberry growers hosted the Wisconsin State Cranberry Grower's summer meeting and field day on August 7,1991 at Bartling's Manitowish Cranberry. This article was published in the day's program guide.

   1991

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2. Abe LaFave on the right

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3. Address given by Dr. George Peltier at the dedication of a Wisconsin roadside historical marker honoring the cranberry culture in central Wisconsin. 1959 - His speech discusses the development of the cranberry industry in Wood County and the challenges the farming pioneers faced and conquered. He summarizes the advances made over the decades but points out the challenges the future holds with regard to marketing the increasing crop sizes as a result of the advances made.

   8/8/1959

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4. An article about how John "Mac" and June McFarland became cranberry pioneers and what life was like in MW in the mid 1940s. 1925-1947 - McFarland Cranberry Co hosted the Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association summer meeting and field day in 1995. This article was included in the event program.

   1995

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5. An article about how John "Mac" and June McFarland became cranberry pioneers and what life was like in MW in the mid 1940s. 1925-1947 - McFarland Cranberry Co hosted the Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association summer meeting and field day in 1995. This article was included in the event program.

   1995

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6. Article discussing new cranberry marshes being developed in Manitowish Waters and northern Wisconsin. 1948 - Publisher: Milwaukee Sentinel Farm section

   7/5/1948

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7. Award presented to Betty & Frank Koller for their contributions to the cranberry industry and research as well as to the community of Manitowish Waters. 1995 - Award was presented by the Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association (WSCGA).

   1995

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8. Biography of Abe LaFave. 1858-1924 - Includes establishment of Island Lake Resort and Inland Resort. Obituraries attached

   Family/Historical Narratives & images

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9. Brochure from "Meet the Spirits" cemetery walk event. 8/28/024 - A living history event sponsored by the Manitowish Waters Historical Society at Pine Lawn Cemetery. Biographies of seven local pioneers were researched and portrayed by family or community members. Eighty five people attended the event. The brochure has a brief history of the Town and Pine Lawn Cemetery in addition to a biographical summary of each pioneer.

   8/28/2024

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10. "Early Cranberry Life in Manitowish Waters" - transcript of interview with John and Barbara McFarland 2/24/2015 - John's parents, John "Mac" and June, were two of the cranberry pioneers establishing cranberry marshes in MW in the mid 1940s. John and Barbara became sole owners in 1976 and then sold the property to Northland Cranberry Co. in 1996.

    2015

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11. Early pioneer Joe LaVigne- marriage to Minnie Peterson, business cards and obituary. 1902-1940 - Joe LaVigne, guide, logger, farmer and caretaker (for A. Himes, Chicago) also rented cabins.

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12. Folsom Cranberry Farm 1947-1967 - Orginal cranberry growers and images of harvests at Folsom's cranberry marsh.

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13. 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

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14. Henry Voss building the first cabins at Voss' Birchwood Lodge ca 1910s - Cabin, roughed in with man frying over a campfire

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15. History of the Manitowish Waters cranberry farms by 3rd generation grower Michael Bartling. 1898-2022 - Includes a history of the property where the original cranberry marshes were built as well as a discussion about cranberry plants, why they grow in MW, where the farms are located, who the agricultural pioneers were, when they arrived (1946) and the transition of ownership over the years.

    2022

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16. Joe LaVigne: The Oaks cottages on Alder Lake and other historic information about the Joe Lavigne family. ca 1920s-1930s - The record includes a late 1930s resort business listing, a summary of Joe and wife Minnie's time in our area and Joe's obituary (DOD 10/25/1940)

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17. Mann's Resort: "Oldtimer Tells of How He Opened Up Tourist Trade to Trout Lake" 1888 - Two builders hauled supplies over Indian trails and by boat to build the resort for John Mann. This resort later became Cardinal's Manitowish Lodge (11190 Heritage Hill Lane, Arbor Vitae, WI)

    8/8/1931

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18. Matt J. "Jim" Plunkett farm on the Manitowish River. ca 1900s - The Plunkett's moved to the farm in 1891. Included in the 1895 Town of Vaughn census for James "Jim" Plunkett. It lists 6 males and 3 females in the household but documents show only 4 children. Obituary for Mrs. M.J. Plunkett included. Mr. Plunkett "Jim" died in 1904. The three boys continuted to live on the property after their mother died. The daughter, Rosella, married Emil Wysocki and moved to Winchester, WI.

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19. Mrs. Emma Andrews tells of Early Days 11/1962 - Emma celebrated her 97th birthday. Many local residents attended. She recounted what the Manitowish area was like in the early days. At the time Mercer did not exist and the logging industry was large. She watched logs sluice through the rivers followed by a wanigan (floating cook shanty). Includes her 1965 obituary.

    11/9/1962

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20. Obituaries and land holdings for Calvin H. and Effie (LaPorte) Doriot 1894-1945 - Calvin & Effie moved to Manitowish in the 1890 and built a homestead on Big Lake in 1892. Calvin owned several properties in the Northwoods- see land records linked to this record. They owned a resort on Big Lake in the late 1800's and early 1900s; see 1909 map attached.

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