Search the Wisconsin Historical Society's collections

Searching for

Refine by

Results 1-20 of 28

Photograph

Cabins and Boats at Al's Place on the Turtle Flowage

Date: 1935
Description: View from water of vacation cabins and boats along lake shoreline of Turtle Flowage. The roof of the building on the right says: "Al's Place / Lunches — Ca...
Photograph

Two Women on Lawn of Large Estate

Date: 
Description: Two women pose on the lawn in front of a large estate. The building, with a large, wrap-around porch, and clock tower, was probably used as a resort or hot...
Photograph

Bedford Springs Resort

Date: 
Description: View of Bedford Springs Resort, built in 1806, taken from the veranda. A row of arched columns spans the length of the veranda between the front of the bui...
Photograph

Bedford Springs Resort

Date: 
Description: View of a walkway at Bedford Springs Resort, built in 1806. From one end of the collonade, a man can be seen standing while other people sit in chairs and ...
Photograph

Smith's Hotel

Date: 
Description: A bridge leads across a body of water to the three-story Smith's (Resort) Hotel. Several people stand on the building's wrap-around porch and the roof feat...
Photograph

Dering's Resort

Date: 
Description: View of Dering's Resort, located in a wooded area. In the foreground is a road, and on the other side is a resort cabin with a small garden and bird bath.
Photograph

Entrance to Silver-Dale Resort

Date: 04 1925
Description: View of the wood trellis fence and columns that frame the entrance gate to the Silver-Dale Resort. A group of people are sitting on the porch of a refreshm...
Photograph

Meskan's on East Lake

Date: 1936
Description: View from shoreline of family members dressed in bathing suits, sitting on rock strewn incline in front of a cottage. One man is dressed in trousers and sh...
Postcard

The Lodge at Telemark

Date: 09 02 1975
Description: Color postcard of the interior of the Lodge at Telemark showing one of the largest stone fireplaces in the world. It is constructed out of 155 tons of nati...
Photograph

Exterior of Log Cabin Lodge

Date: 1936
Description: Exterior view of a one-story log cabin with stone foundation, the Log Cabin Lodge on Lake Millicent. There is a sign on the right side that says "Drink Coc...
Photograph

Northern Lakes Hotel

Date: 1931
Description: View across yard of three people standing on the porch of the two-story Northern Lakes Hotel on Rest Lake. There is a stone chimney and brickwork around th...
Photograph

Entrance to Mercer Tourist Park

Date: 1931
Description: View of the road and entrance to Mercer Tourist Park on Grand Portage Lake showing the fences, road and buildings. The larger building on the left has a st...
Photograph

Liebman's Resort Chippewa Lake

Date: 
Description: Exterior view of the dining room at the Leibman's Resort on Chippewa Lake.
Photograph

Elevated View of Jackson Lake Shoreline

Date: 
Description: Elevated view overlooking a road leading toward water, a boathouse, cabins, and a lake, most likely Jackson Lake. The shoreline on the far top right is ide...
Photograph

Fish Creek Harbor

Date: 1907
Description: View across Fish Creek Harbor to the village of Fish Creek and its pier, with warehouse. On the right is Dr. Weckler's Resort, a large wooden building with...
Photograph

Lakewoods Resort on Namagakon Lake

Date: 1931
Description: Scenic view from shoreline over Namakagon Lake towards the opposite shoreline. There are two large buildings nestled among trees with a pergola on the lawn...
Photograph

Mexican Room at Bellwood

Date: 1932
Description: "Mexican Room" at the Bellwood. The room has many chairs, tables and lamps, and a brick fireplace is on the left. Three plants in a holder stand in front o...
Photograph

Cottage at Black Hawk Resort

Date: 1929
Description: View across road of cottage with a screened porch in a wooded area. Picnic tables are on the left. A bench is in front of the cottage. A row of planters in...
Photograph

Log Cabin at Atcherson's Resort

Date: 1930
Description: View across lawn of long grass towards a log cabin next to the Wisconsin River. An automobile is parked on the left near the porch.
Photograph

The Birchcliff Hotel

Date: 
Description: Exterior view across lawn of the main building of the Birchcliff Hotel. A porch is in the front, and a screened-in porch is on the right side. Chairs are o...

Have Questions?

If you didn't find the material you searched for, our Library Reference Staff can help.

Call our reference desk at 608-264-6535 or email us at: