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The Manitowish Waters Historical Society's Mission Statement is:
To collect, preserve and share materials and information relating to the history of Manitowish Waters and the surrounding area so that we engage, educate and excite our members and community.
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Big Developments Around Rest Lake
Modern, Fireproof Hotel, Tea Room, Bakery, and Store Being Built In That Vicinity Iron County Miner (Hurley, Wisconsin) December 7, 1928 Welcome to Discovering the Northwoods from the Manitowish Waters…
I Saw Conservation Grow
Welcome to Discovering the Northwoods from the Manitowish Waters Historical Society. We will take you on a journey through our local history with the help of primary source documentation. To…
My Memories of Yesteryear: Life on Island Lake In the Early Days
Welcome to Discovering the Northwoods from the Manitowish Waters Historical Society. We will take you on a journey through our local history with the help of primary source documentation. To…
James Duane Doty Journal of 1820 Part II.
Welcome to Discovering the Northwoods from the Manitowish Waters Historical Society. We will take you on a journey through our local history with the help of primary source documentation. To…
James Duane Doty Journal of 1820 Part I.
Welcome to Discovering the Northwoods from the Manitowish Waters Historical Society. We will take you on a journey through our local history with the help of primary source documentation. To…
Manitowoc Club
Welcome back to the Manitowish Waters Historical Society’s podcast, Discovering the Northwoods. During each episode, we take you on a journey through our local history with the help of primary…
Margaret Henning Interview
Welcome back to the Manitowish Waters Historical Society’s podcast, Discovering the Northwoods. During each episode, we take you on a journey through our local history with the help of primary…
Frances C. Badger
Welcome back to the Manitowish Waters Historical Society’s podcast, Discovering the Northwoods. During each episode, we take you on a journey through our local history with the help of primary…
Journals of A. B. Gray, 1846
Introduction by Jim Bokern Geologist A. B. Gray traveled from Lake Superior into what will become Manitowish Waters in 1846. His map and journal chronicle Chief White Thunder and Cross…