Arrival Day

Arrival Day

1920's - The front dock at King Island on arrival day. Arrival day was quite an adventure in the 20's and early 30's. These folks arrived at Baudette and travelled the 55 miles from Rainy River to King Island. Not a bad journey on a nice day, but let the wind blow and...

Putting up Ice

Putting up Ice

1920's - In the early years, a horse was used to put up ice. This photo is at King Island, but the practice was the same at all locations. The cakes of ice would be buried in sawdust in the icehouse and would keep all summer. This was the source of refrigeration...

Winter Fun

Winter Fun

Early 1940's - Chuck Hanson and sister Trudy enjoying the winter at Crow Lake. Simpler passtimes of simpler days.

Lake Trout

Lake Trout

Historical Photos 1940's - Ken Hanson on the dock at Hideaway Lodge on Crow Lake with some nice lake trout.