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Arbutus Inn and Original Snowmobile Hall of Fame
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Spring scene on Wall Street. The building is the Arbutus Inn, hotel, bar and dining room. It was also the original Snowmobile Hall of Fame. Two boys are strolling along the sidewalk. On the right is a snowmobile on a pedestal, a sign attached reads, "Eagle River, Snowmobile Capital of the World, Home of the World Championship Snowmobile Derby." Another snowmobile on a pedestal appears on the left.
May 1972
Blessing, Ken
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WHi 91577
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World Snowmobile Championship
January 1972
The World Snowmobile Championship showing the track, snowmobiles, competitors, bleachers and spectators.
World Snowmobile Championship
January 1972
View from behind of group of spectators watching competitors at the World Snowmobile Championship.
Eagle River Street Scene
January 1972
Winter scene on Wall Street. Two women cross the street and many cars are parked at the curb. Men appear in the background. Many business signs can be seen and holiday decorations are still on disp...
Long-Jump at Snowmobile Derby
January 1969
A snowmobile rider long-jumps at the Eagle River Snowmobile Derby. According to the notes in the photograph album, this was the "world record long jump." Two of the competitors broke their legs dur...
Northwoods Tavern
circa 1925-1945
Exterior view of tavern, with two entrances. The windows and doors are arched at the top and there are eyebrow vents on the roof. Caption reads: "Northwoods Tavern — 1 mile east on Highway 45, Eagl...
