Postcard
Old Mission Inn
| The Old Mission Inn, originally built as a mission house in 1832 by the Congregational mission established by Frederick Ayer in 1830. In later years further additions were made to the building, and a wing and balconies were added when it was turned into a resort hotel. Text at top reads: "In the land of the Ojibway on the historic shores of Chequamegon Bay." Caption reads: "'Old Mission' — Madeline Island in Lake Superior, Wisconsin." "Edward Salmon, Owner and Manager." "Season: June to September." |
| Image ID: | 36878 |
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| Creation Date: | date unknown |
| Creator Name: | Unknown |
| City: | La Pointe |
| County: | Ashland |
| State: | Wisconsin |
| Collection Name: | Wisconsin place file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s |
| Genre: | Postcard |
| Original Format Type: | prints, photomechanical |
| Original Format Number: | PF La Pointe.23 |
| Original Dimensions: | 5.5 x 3.5 inches |
| Madeline Island (Wis.) |
| Trees |
| Cities and towns |
| Missions |
| Bays |
| Superior, Lake |
| Hotels |
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| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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