Page 8 |
Previous | 7 of 10 | Next |
|
small (250x250 max)
medium (500x500 max)
Large
Extra Large
large ( > 500x500)
Full Resolution
All (PDF)
|
This page
All
|
Loading content ...
ing here is unsurpassed in any lake either in Wisconsin or elsewhere 1 he water on the shore is shallow with clean sandy bottom, which is particularly adapted for small children, without danger of getting into deep water or dangerous holes. This park has been well patronized by tourists from Wisconsin and many other states and with the hundreds of tents pitched among the trees, each with a small campfire, make a picture that no artist can duphcate. Over 3000 people camped at this park the past season. Many for a day or so and some from one to six weeks. Many tourists plan to come here every season. A nominal charge of fifty cents for one night or $2.00 per week is made for campers. Plan to visit fahawano County Park this summer. ff.:^m MKM^ r '^^ > •^ iii|ilPii|i mf p -v*. ., _i ¦ £,'.^1^ iTr^i'r*. ' .i--.,Si ^^M^^^^^- SCENIC AND PICNIC While you are camping at Shawano Lake and you are anxious to see some scenic beauty and spend the day in picnicing, a most ideal day could be spent by taking the family and packing a picnic lunch then starting out on State Highway 6B to the Indian Reservation along the scenic Wolf River, which is pictured on the map in this folder. At Keshena, an Indian town, see the government Indian Schools and other buildings, visit the Indian stores and learn of the Indian legends. At Keshena Falls, a beautiful spot, let the children romp and play over the rocks and see the waterfalls. Then follow on your map north on High¬ way BB along the scenic Wolf River stopping enroute to see the scenic spots marked on the map which are also marked along the highway of which the most interesting are Big Eddy Falls, S'mokey Falls, Dells of the Wolf, Shot Gun Eddy. These spots are big attractions for tourists where besides the scenic attractions, the Indians are always anxious to
Object Description
Page Title | Wisconsin's playground : Shawano Lake and Menominee Indian Reservation |
Author | Chamber of Commerce, Shawano, Wis. |
Place of Publication | Shawano, Wis. |
Source Publisher | Chamber of Commerce |
Source Creation Date | ca. 1925 |
Language | English |
Digital Format | XML |
Electronic Publisher | Wisconsin Historical Society |
Rights | We believe that online reproduction of this material is permitted because its copyright protection has lapsed or because sharing it here for non-profit educational purposes complies with the Fair Use provisions of the U.S. Copyright Law. Teachers and students are generally free to reproduce pages for nonprofit classroom use. For advice about other uses, or if you believe that you possess copyright to some of this material, please contact us at asklibrary@wisconsinhistory.org. |
Electronic Publication Date | 2009 |
Digital Identifier | TP497000 |
Description | This folding brochure was published by the Shawano Chamber of Commerce to encourage tourists to visit northeastern Wisconsin. It highlights the area's hunting and fishing resources, especially those on the Menominee Indian Reservation, and includes more than 50 photographs. Each panel of the original is ca. 4x9 inches. Although undated, its photographs of automobiles suggest that it was printed during the 1920s. |
Owner | Wisconsin Historical Society Library |
Format | Text |
Recommended Citation | Wisconsin's Playground: Shawano Lake and Menominee Indian Reservation (Shawano, Wis.: Chamber of Commerce, ca. 1925). Online facsimile at http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/turningpoints/search.asp?id=1706 |
Document Number | TP497 |
Size | 1 folded sheet (12 p.) : ill., map ; 24 x 11 cm. |
URL | http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/turningpoints/search.asp?id=1706 |
Owner Object ID | Pamphlet collection |
Genre | pamphlet |
County | Menominee County; Shawano County |
City | Shawano |
State/Province | Wisconsin |
Race and Ethnicity | Native Americans; |
Sub-Topic | The Rise of Automobile Culture; Indians in the 20th Century; Travel and Tourism |
Event Date | 1925 |
Event Years | 1925 |
Animals | Marine animals; |
Recreation | Fishing; Hunting; Travel; |
Topography | Lakes; Rivers; |
Indian Tribe | Menominee; |
Service Industries | Resorts; Tourism; |
Type | Text |
Description
Page Title | Page 8 |
Author | Chamber of Commerce, Shawano, Wis. |
Place of Publication | Shawano, Wis. |
Source Publisher | Chamber of Commerce |
Source Creation Date | ca. 1925 |
Language | English |
Digital Format | JPG |
Electronic Publisher | Wisconsin Historical Society |
Rights | We believe that online reproduction of this material is permitted because its copyright protection has lapsed or because sharing it here for non-profit educational purposes complies with the Fair Use provisions of the U.S. Copyright Law. Teachers and students are generally free to reproduce pages for nonprofit classroom use. For advice about other uses, or if you believe that you possess copyright to some of this material, please contact us at asklibrary@wisconsinhistory.org. |
Electronic Publication Date | 2009 |
Digital Identifier | TP497007 |
Owner | Wisconsin Historical Society Library |
Size | 24 x 11 cm. |
Owner Collection | Pamphlet Collection |
Owner Object ID | 57- 1545 |
Full Text | ing here is unsurpassed in any lake either in Wisconsin or elsewhere 1 he water on the shore is shallow with clean sandy bottom, which is particularly adapted for small children, without danger of getting into deep water or dangerous holes. This park has been well patronized by tourists from Wisconsin and many other states and with the hundreds of tents pitched among the trees, each with a small campfire, make a picture that no artist can duphcate. Over 3000 people camped at this park the past season. Many for a day or so and some from one to six weeks. Many tourists plan to come here every season. A nominal charge of fifty cents for one night or $2.00 per week is made for campers. Plan to visit fahawano County Park this summer. ff.:^m MKM^ r '^^ > •^ iii|ilPii|i mf p -v*. ., _i ¦ £,'.^1^ iTr^i'r*. ' .i--.,Si ^^M^^^^^- SCENIC AND PICNIC While you are camping at Shawano Lake and you are anxious to see some scenic beauty and spend the day in picnicing, a most ideal day could be spent by taking the family and packing a picnic lunch then starting out on State Highway 6B to the Indian Reservation along the scenic Wolf River, which is pictured on the map in this folder. At Keshena, an Indian town, see the government Indian Schools and other buildings, visit the Indian stores and learn of the Indian legends. At Keshena Falls, a beautiful spot, let the children romp and play over the rocks and see the waterfalls. Then follow on your map north on High¬ way BB along the scenic Wolf River stopping enroute to see the scenic spots marked on the map which are also marked along the highway of which the most interesting are Big Eddy Falls, S'mokey Falls, Dells of the Wolf, Shot Gun Eddy. These spots are big attractions for tourists where besides the scenic attractions, the Indians are always anxious to |
Event Date | 1925 |
Event Years | 1925 |
Type | Text |