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Group of Men with Seaplane

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Description: View from shoreline towards a group of men sitting and standing on a seaplane pulled up to the shoreline. The pilot is standing in the cockpit. List of na...
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Christensen's Muskey Log Cabins

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Description: Caption reads: "Christensen's Muskey Log Cabins, Trout Lake, Wis." Steps lead up to a door to the porch on the left. There is a stone chimney on the right ...
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Jack Vilas & Weaver

Date: 1915
Description: Caption reads: "Jack Vilas & Weaver." View along front of seaplane, with two men sitting inside. Both men have goggles. Water is in the background.
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Woman in front of Lodge

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Description: A woman wearing a long coat and hat, and holding a handbag is standing in front of a lodge.
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Lobby at Yeschek's Crawling Stone Lodge

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Description: Interior view of lobby, with a glass fronted counter on the left, chairs set near wood columns, and a large, stone fireplace on the back wall. Three people...
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Porch at Yeschek's Crawling Stone Lodge

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Description: View down enclosed porch at Yeschek's Crawling Stone Lodge. Along the left wall are screened windows looking out at trees. On the right are chairs and benc...
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Dining Room at Yeschek's Crawling Stone Lodge

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Description: Interior view of the dining room. There is a large, stone fireplace on the far back wall. Caption in album reads: "Yeschek's."
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Kelly's Cafe

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Description: Two women and a man are standing in front of Kelly's Cafe. There is an awning in front of the entrance. The man in the center is holding a bottle in one ha...
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The Gateway Inn

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Description: View across unpaved road towards The Gateway Inn. There are striped awnings over the windows, and on the left are chairs near a table with an umbrella. Cap...
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The Rex Bar

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Description: People are sitting on stools along the bar, with bartenders behind serving drinks. Signs above the bar read: "Cocktails" and "Liquors." There is a jukebox ...
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Engel's Resort

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Description: Engels Resort sign on posts above the entrance, with cabins in the background. Birdhouses on posts line the two-track drive. Caption reads: "Engel's Resort...
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The Famous Little Bohemia Lodge

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Description: Exterior view of the lodge. Cars are parked in front, and a man is standing among trees. Caption reads: "The Famous Little Bohemia Lodge, Manitowish, Wisco...
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Billy's Rathskeller

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Description: Two men are standing behind a bar. Above the back of the bar are signs that read: "Wines," "Cocktails" and "Liquors." Caption reads: "Billy's Rathskeller, ...
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The Lounge, Emil Wanatka's Famous Little Bohemia

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Description: Interior view of the Lounge. A large fireplace is on the back wall. Armchairs, and chairs and tables are distributed around the room. Caption reads: "The L...
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Curley's Tavern

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Description: Interior view of the bar, and an exterior view of the facade. Text reads: "Everybody Goes to . . Curley's Tavern, Minocqua, Wisconsin, Chinese and American...
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Billy Goodreau

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Description: Portrait of Billy leaning on the bar. He is wearing a white jacket, and a dark necktie. "Caption reads: "Billy Goodreau, Mercer, Wis."
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Greetings from Little Bohemia

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Description: A man is standing on the lawn in front of a building with his hand on the back of a large, black dog. Caption reads: "Greetings from Little Bohemia." The p...
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Curley's Tavern

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Description: Exterior view of Curley's Tavern at night. A neon sign on the top of the building reads: "Curley's Tavern, Nite Club" and there are also two neon signs for...
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Northwoods Tavern

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Description: 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: "Northwood...
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Tony Wonder's Club

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Description: Exterior and interior view of T. A. Wonder's Club. Text on back reads: "Famous for chicken and steak dinners. Drinks mixed by mixologist. Air Conditioned. ...

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